The western US is facing a serious snow shortage, causing trouble for businesses and raising fears about water supplies for the summer. Brad Riesenberg, who owns a snowmobiling company in Utah, has never seen a winter like this one. The lack of snow has forced him to cancel tours and lose money. Uta
CHS, a major agricultural company, recently faced a hefty fine. The reason? They were caught releasing toxic wastewater into the Yellowstone River. This isn't just a small mistake. It's a big deal because the river is home to many plants and animals. The fine was given by the Environmental Protecti
In Baltimore County, winter brings more than just snow and ice. It also brings a hidden problem: too much salt. For years, crews and residents have been salting roads, bridges, and sidewalks. But this salt doesn't just stay on the ground. It runs off into local waterways, causing trouble for plants
The workers at Portland's wastewater treatment plant are doing a tough job. They are dealing with an old plant that needs a lot of care. The plant was built a long time ago. It wasn't made for the kind of waste we have today. There's more of it, and it's more complicated. These workers are handling
The EPA is finally setting limits on perchlorate, a chemical found in rockets and explosives, in drinking water. This move comes after a long legal battle and a court order, not because the EPA thinks it will make a big difference to public health. Perchlorate can mess up the thyroid, which is espe
In the Kujang area of Eastern Odisha, India, groundwater is facing a serious issue: it's getting saltier. This isn't just a minor problem. It's a big deal because it makes the water hard and not so great for drinking. The main culprit? Seawater. It's mixing with the freshwater in the coastal aquife
Banana water is making waves as a new plant-based drink. It's like a mix of coconut water and a banana smoothie. People are talking about it on social media. Some say it smells like baby food, while others find it refreshing. This drink is not the same as banana water for plants or homemade banana
A water agency in Santa Clarita Valley just got some big praise. They won a fancy award for their budget plans for the next two years. The Government Finance Officers Association gave them the Distinguished Budget Presentation award. This isn't their first time winning, either. It's actually the fif
In a clever twist on waste management, scientists found a way to turn a problem into a solution. They used a mix of algae and cyanobacteria to clean up a messy byproduct of maize processing called nejayote. This isn't just about cleaning up, though. The team also wanted to see if they could make som
In Maryland's surface waters, a silent world of microbes thrives. Among them, Campylobacter species, known for their role in foodborne illnesses, have been found. Scientists have mapped the entire genetic makeup of 15 of these microbes. This includes types like C. jejuni, C. molothri, C. coli, and C
