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California April 18, 2024

California establishes nation's first drinking water limit in response to 'Erin Brockovich' contaminant

California regulators have adopted a drinking water limit on toxic hexavalent chromium, a chemical compound made infamous by the movie 鈥淓rin Brockovich."

HEALTH April 17, 2024

'Forever chemicals' found in US drinking water, map shows 'hot spots' of highest levels

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S.

Russia April 16, 2024

River suddenly turns bright green, residents demand tests amid toxic pollution: report

A waterway in a small Russian city has turned bright green and residents are demanding tests amid fears of toxic pollution in the area.

California April 16, 2024

Crop-rich California region may fall under state monitoring to preserve groundwater flow

In a first-of-its kind move, California might regulate groundwater use in part of San Joaquin Valley; this comes 10 years after lawmakers tasked local communities with managing the resource.

Politics April 16, 2024

Wisconsin Republican leaders ignore the governor's request to spend $125M to combat 'forever chemicals'

Republican leaders in Wisconsin will not attend Gov. Tony Evers' most recent meeting to discuss the spending of $125 million in an effort to combat PFAS chemicals in polluted groundwater.

VIDEO April 12, 2024

Recent discovery of chemical drums in community park spark cancer fears

91爆料 medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel takes a closer look at the history behind and implications of chemical drums discovered in a former Grumman dumping ground in Long Island, NY.

US April 10, 2024

Why is the EPA regulating PFAS and what are these 'forever chemicals'?

The Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on Wednesday on some types of PFAS in drinking water; the move will reduce exposure for millions of people.

Water April 10, 2024

Biden admin enacts first-ever PFAS 'forever chemical' limits on drinking water

The EPA enacted new first-of-its-kind restrictions on toxic "forever chemicals," known as PFAS, in drinking water. Exposure is linked to adverse health effects like low birth weight.

VIDEO April 5, 2024

Beaver caught swimming in the Potomac River at sunrise

A beaver was recently seen swimming in the Potomac River by a local D.C. resident. See it cruise down the water next to the Arlington Memorial Bridge!

Thailand April 4, 2024

Death Island ferry fire: Terrified tourists leap into waters off Thailand: video

A ferry boat with more than 100 people caught fire in Thailand early Thursday, forcing some to jump overboard in fear while a rescue boat saved the remainder.

Japan April 1, 2024

Treated radioactive water discharge at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant prompts meeting in China

Japan has engaged in talks with Chinese experts to address concerns about the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.