Fresh water

Saltwater intrusion will taint 77% of coastal aquifers by century’s end, modeling study findsSaltwater intrusion will taint 77% of coastal aquifers by century’s end, modeling study finds

Saltwater intrusion will taint 77% of coastal aquifers by century’s end, modeling study finds

Watersheds on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard will be among the areas most affected by underground saltwater intrusion by the year…

3 months ago
Water supplies: states grapple with how to grow in drying WestWater supplies: states grapple with how to grow in drying West

Water supplies: states grapple with how to grow in drying West

POLITICO illustration/Photos by iStock Communities are being forced to confront the challenge of not enough water to support building into…

1 year ago
Groundwater Overpumping Causes Land Subsidence in San Joaquin Valley City of CorcoranGroundwater Overpumping Causes Land Subsidence in San Joaquin Valley City of Corcoran

Groundwater Overpumping Causes Land Subsidence in San Joaquin Valley City of Corcoran

Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images In the fertile lands of the San Joaquin Valley, a silent crisis brews beneath the surface.…

1 year ago
Climate Change Is Driving a Global Water Trade You Can’t SeeClimate Change Is Driving a Global Water Trade You Can’t See

Climate Change Is Driving a Global Water Trade You Can’t See

Every manifestation of the ­dangerous weather wreaking havoc around the world has one thing in common: water. As the Earth’s…

1 year ago
Toxic PFAS from US military bases polluting drinking water, report findsToxic PFAS from US military bases polluting drinking water, report finds

Toxic PFAS from US military bases polluting drinking water, report finds

The defense department has only looked at about one-third of more than 700 facilities suspected of having contaminated the ground…

1 year ago
Fiberglass – An Overlooked Aquatic PollutantFiberglass – An Overlooked Aquatic Pollutant

Fiberglass – An Overlooked Aquatic Pollutant

From garbage gyres that choke aquatic life to microplastics that accumulate in the human body, plastic pollution in the ocean is a huge problem. People are…

2 years ago
Mississippi River Barge Freight Rates Climb on Lower Water LevelsMississippi River Barge Freight Rates Climb on Lower Water Levels

Mississippi River Barge Freight Rates Climb on Lower Water Levels

Graphic: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service. Grain Transportation Report. August 31, 2023. Web: http://dx.doi.org/10.9752/TS056.08-31-2023 Bloomberg writer Tarso Veloso…

2 years ago
Understanding Orphan Wells and Their Threat to Water SourcesUnderstanding Orphan Wells and Their Threat to Water Sources

Understanding Orphan Wells and Their Threat to Water Sources

Image Credit: J.J. Gouin/Shutterstock.com Orphan wells pose significant environmental and health risks, as they can contaminate water sources with toxic…

2 years ago
Incredible images show DRAMATIC change in water levels at California’s Lake Oroville — at 100% capacity compared to drought of 2021Incredible images show DRAMATIC change in water levels at California’s Lake Oroville — at 100% capacity compared to drought of 2021

Incredible images show DRAMATIC change in water levels at California’s Lake Oroville — at 100% capacity compared to drought of 2021

One of the most important reservoirs on the West Coast is now sitting at 100 percent capacity after spending years…

2 years ago
Endangered Freshwater Fishes: Does California Lead the World?Endangered Freshwater Fishes: Does California Lead the World?

Endangered Freshwater Fishes: Does California Lead the World?

Photo: Some endemic fishes of California: Little Kern Golden Trout (top left). SONCC Coho Salmon (top center). Santa Ana Speckled…

2 years ago