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...
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...
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...
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...
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...