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Measles: Wastewater testing in Houston foretold Texas outbreak

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-05-16 09:55

Houston Wastewater Foretold Texas Measles Outbreak US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education. HealthDay U.S. News & World Report

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U.S. EPA rolls back limits on some chemcals in drinking water.

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-05-16 09:39

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water | CNN The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it plans to weaken limits on some “forever chemicals” in drinking water that were finalized last year, while maintaining standards for two common ones. CNN

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Cities: Twenty eight major American cities are sinking --study

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2025-05-09 10:57

Denver, Dallas among the Major U.S. Cities Sinking into the Ground Cities across the U.S., including inland ones such as Denver and Dallas, are settling into the earth, posing increased flooding risks and potentially damaging urban infrastructure Andrea Thompson Scientific American

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New form of mpox detected in North Carolina wastewater

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2025-04-29 10:19

New form of mpox detected in NC wastewater: What we know The NCDHHS has warned N.C. residents about detections of mpox particles associated with more serious symptoms. Iris Seaton The Asheville Citizen Times

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EPA considers giving energy companies more flexibility in disposing toxic wastewater

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2025-03-20 11:46

EPA Considers Giving Oil and Gas Companies More ‘Flexibility’ to Dispose of Highly Toxic Wastewater - Inside Climate News Technology to treat produced water has advanced. But critics warn against relaxing protections for disposal “of what is very hazardous material.” Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

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Report on how communities affected by climate change can create resilient water and wastewater systems

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2025-03-19 12:16

Report highlights how communities hardest hit by climate change can build resilient water systems A new report identifies ways to create resilient water and wastewater systems in communities hardest hit by climate change. AP News

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Corrected version: Trump’s order to open two California dams wastes water and does not help Los Angeles, critics say

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2025-02-04 20:07

2.2 billion gallons of water flowed out of California reservoirs because of Trump’s order to open dams | CNN There are two major problems with Trump’s order, water experts said: The water will not flow to Los Angeles, and it is being wasted by being released during the wet winter season. Ella Nilsen CNN

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Relentless warming is driving the water cycle to new extremes --study

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2025-01-08 10:30

Relentless warming is driving the water cycle to new extremes, the 2024 global water report shows From dried-up rivers to flooded crops and cities, rising temperatures in 2024 wreaked havoc with water, creating life-threatening challenges for people and nature alike. Explore this interactive map. Albert Van Dijk The Conversation

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CDC Map Reveals States With 'High' Wastewater Viral Activity

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-12-30 10:34

COVID update: CDC map reveals states with "high" wastewater viral activity Levels of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, were found to be high in more than half of U.S. states' wastewater. Newsweek

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Between December 15 and December 21, the CDC detected "very high" levels of COVID-19 in the wastewater levels of 14 states: Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska, South Dakota, Missouri, Minnesota, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The CDC found "high" levels in 14 states: Idaho, Utah, Kansas, Iowa, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine.

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Tampa, Florida affected more by climate change than any other U.S. city --analysis

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2024-12-06 11:29

Climate change is impacting Tampa more than any other US city, analysis shows Climate change is impacting Tampa more than any other city in the United States, according to an analysis by the folks at Climate Central. Greg Dee ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS)

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