In August 2024, a PFAS-containing firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Executive Airport caused quite a stir. Many public figures jumped to conclusions, blaming the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) for negligence. However, the facts tell a different story. The MRRA has been working
Ningbo's rivers are getting a thorough health check-up, and it's about time. Most studies only use one method to check the water's condition. But this time, researchers decided to be more thorough. They used three different ways to see how clean and alive the rivers are. First, they looked at 15 ri
Soil pollution is a big deal, and nickel is one of those tricky metals that can cause problems. Scientists have been looking into how to manage nickel better in the soil. One interesting solution? Bauxite residue, also known as "red mud. " This stuff is a leftover from aluminum production, and there
The Sio Malaba Malakisi River Basin, shared by Kenya and Uganda, faces a big problem: pollution. This area is important for people's lives and the economy, but not enough is known about how the water quality changes over time and space. A recent study took a close look at this issue. They collected
In the world of science and policy, there is a growing need to bridge the gap between researchers and policymakers. This has given rise to a new role: the knowledge broker. These brokers act as intermediaries, helping to translate complex research findings into actionable policies. Understanding how
Thailand has a problem: not enough places to treat sewage properly. This matters because it lets a tiny parasite called Opisthorchis viverrini (OV) lurk in the water and cause a serious liver cancer called cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). The government tried to fix this by making local governments build w
Ever wondered how we can make wastewater treatment plants work more efficiently? Scientists have come up with a clever way to predict changes in water quality, which is really important for managing the process and reducing pollution. They combined something called convolutional bi-directional gated
Deep in the heart of Halmahera Utara, there's a village named Talaga Paca, known for its breathtaking lakes, caves, forests, and an abundance of wildlife. Ironically, the villagers face high poverty rates, with nearly three-quarters living below the poverty line. Despite their natural riches, they h
