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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Keeping Tabs on Snow: How New Tech is Helping Colorado Track Water

Colorado is stepping up its game when it comes to tracking snow and water. Two lawmakers, Rep. Jeff Hurd and Rep. Joe Neguse, have teamed up to push a bill through Congress. This bill aims to update how the U. S. monitors snowpack, which is crucial for predicting water supply. The bill, called the

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Power Crisis: A Critical Look at the Water and Electricity Shortage

Gaza is facing a severe water and power shortage. The source of this crisis? The recent electricity cut by Israel. A desalination plant, which makes fresh water for the region, is now struggling to operate. The plant was producing 18, 000 cubic meters of water daily. Now, it's down to about 2, 500 c

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Feb 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Niger River's Health: A Wake-Up Call for Bamako

Bamako, a large city in Mali, relies heavily on the mighty Niger River. It is a lifeline that supplies water for economic activities and the daily needs of the city. But, there is a huge problem. It is becoming harder to predict just how much water will be available in the future. The gap between w

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Fluoride in Water: Myths and Facts

Fluoride in water has been a hot topic for over a century. It all started when scientists noticed that people in certain areas had fewer tooth problems. They found that these areas had fluoride in the water. Adding a little fluoride to water can prevent tooth decay, but it's not that simple. Some pe

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Dec 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Water Worries in McKinney's Surf Park Plans

Texas is facing a real drought, yet McKinney's mayor, George Fuller, and city leaders are considering a $200 million surf park. This 35-acre development, named Cannon Beach, includes a surf lagoon and a resort-style hotel with an outdoor pool. But how much water will this entertainment destination n

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Sep 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Our Water: Post Falls Takes Charge of Aquifer Safety

Post Falls is taking a proactive approach to safeguarding its drinking water supply by formalizing an agreement with Panhandle Health District to manage the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. This aquifer, which covers a vast area from Lake Pend Oreille down to Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, i

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