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Painkillers Are Derived from Crude Oil—but That Could Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

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Nearly half of homes in the U.S. have PFAS compounds—the so-called “forever chemicals”—coming out of their faucets.

Japan’s plan to release contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean got the go-ahead last week.

In what's been dubbed the “Death Star” Bill, workers in Texas might not be allowed to take water breaks when it's hot.

Common painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are derived from crude oil, but researchers just made versions using pine trees.

What happens to that beer bottle after you put it in the recycling bin? Jamie Sudler of H2O Radio followed a bottle and learned what happens in Denver.

It’s summer, and along with barbecues, beach days, and gardening, it’s the time of year for severe storms. Although the National Weather Service has many forecasting tools at its disposal, there are blind spots where alerting the public about hazardous situations can be hard to achieve. That’s where “SKYWARN®” comes in.

Why Curly-Haired People Are Cooler. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

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A Ukrainian official is calling the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River, “ecocide.”

El Niño + climate change = record heat (scientists fear).

Eating this ocean creature can help stave off type 2 diabetes, a new study found.

Curly hair allowed early humans to stay cool and conserve water.

They Knew the Dangers—but Hid Them from the Public. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

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Manufacturers of PFAS compounds took a page from the tobacco playbook and hid the dangers of so-called “forever chemicals.”

Arizona will limit new housing construction in the Phoenix area, as groundwater supplies shrink.

Cars and trucks contain a hidden source of pollution beyond what's coming from tailpipes.

Weevils are not evil.

The Supreme Court Hangs the Clean Water Act Out to Dry. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

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Even conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh thinks the Sackett case that sacks wetlands protections went too far.

The recent Colorado River “deal” is short on details and may not be enough to save the iconic river.

The Montreal Protocol had an amazing—and unexpected—side effect.

How seagulls decide what foods to steal from our picnics.

Footprints You Leave on the Beach Contain Your DNA. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

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There is nearly a 100-percent chance that at least one of the next five years will be the warmest ever recorded.

More than half of the world’s largest lakes have shrunk over the past three decades.

“Human genetic bycatch” is setting off alarm bells.

A house made from diapers can help fight climate change.

Getting the Lead Out—with Sponges. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

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Wildfires continue to burn in Alberta, Canada, as a “heat dome” develops over the region.

A newly developed sponge can pull lead and other toxic metals out of water.

How hammerhead sharks “hold their breath” on deep dives.

Scientists discover why you may be the unlucky one mosquitoes devour at a barbecue.

When a Dustup Is a Good Thing. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

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When it doesn't rain in Spain, Europe feels the pain.

How dust can help mitigate climate change.

As Kermit the Frog would tell you, it’s not easy being green. The FTC says it should be for consumers—but not for imposters.

Scientists are “gobsmacked” by all the benefits this plant provides.

How Climate Change Means More Pirates. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

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Average sea surface temperatures are the warmest they've been in modern history, rising faster than climate forecasts.

As sea ice shrinks in the Arctic Ocean and shipping routes open, vessels are facing an unexpected obstacle.

How the conflict in Sudan can gum up the delivery of your Coke or Pepsi.

Why warmer oceans are creating more pirates.