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Could a Textile Coating Repel COVID-19? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

The EPA will take no steps to regulate a water contaminant that presents serious health risks to as many as 16 million Americans.

The 1987 Montreal Protocol got rid of dangerous CFCs—but their replacement has unintended consequences.

A fabric coating has been able to repel viruses—and might be effective against COVID-19.

A retreating glacier in Alaska is creating a dangerous situation that could trigger a tsunami.

Scientists are making sure that moisture isn't silencing The Scream.

This Week in Water for May 10, 2020 by H2ORadio

Richard (Rick) Bacon talks about the WAVES Project, which helps wounded veterans to heal.

When veterans retire from the military—whether voluntarily or from injury—it can be a difficult transition. Gone is the camaraderie that gave their lives structure and often lost is a sense of purpose. A partnership with the National Park Service is helping wounded warriors to heal and restore connections by giving them a mission underwater.

Kristopher (Kris) Moorehead talks about scuba diving with the WAVES Project, which helps wounded veterans to heal.

Will COVID-19 Make Wildfires Harder to Fight? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Critics say the Trump administration's new plan to mine for uranium near the Grand Canyon could threaten water supplies.

How the coronavirus pandemic could complicate fighting wildfires.

Ninety-nine percent of plastic in the oceans ends up in these hotspots.

How do koalas, which live high up in treetops, get their water? A surprising discovery.

This aquarium would like you to talk to its lonely eels.

The Latest Threat to Oceans? Face Masks and Gloves. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

In a win for environmentalists, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s position on groundwater pollution.

Could the coronavirus make the beer industry go flat?

Changes in snowmelt threaten farmers in the West.

Gloves, masks, and sanitizer bottles are being left in parks, on sidewalks, and in streets—and ending up in waterways.

Without proper planning, the threat of hurricanes combined with COVID-19 could be a recipe for disaster.

A scuba diving group is turning trash into treasure.

When Schools and Offices Reopen, Will the Water Be Safe? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Buildings that have been shut down for weeks could have contaminated water in their pipes.

The American West is suffering from a "megadrought"—something that has not occurred for about 500 years.

Flooding that used to occur once every 50 years could happen daily by the end of the century.

New evidence suggests that former Republican governor Rick Snyder knew about the water crisis in Flint and lied about it.

Throwing shade to save the Great Barrier Reef.

The Coronavirus Is Leading to Fruits and Vegetables Rotting in the Fields. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Farmers are dumping milk, throwing out eggs, and plowing under crops because of reduced demand from restaurants.

There's a slowdown in commercial fishing due to the coronavirus and that could allow some species to flourish.

A new study speculates that a group of monkeys crossed the Atlantic on a raft.

Pandemic models don't monitor ships—but the vessels have played a role in the spread of disease.

Want to reduce the amount of toilet paper you buy? Try this.

The Time Has Passed to Shut Down Wet Markets. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Wet markets are known for selling dead and living animals—and are ripe for infection that can jump to humans.

How coronavirus spreads may depend not only on social distancing but also on our indoor environments.

"Blue energy" has increased tenfold in the last decade and is set to go higher.

There’s an ancient underwater forest off the coast of Alabama that could hold a treasure trove of new medicines.

Social distancing will slow the spread of the coronavirus if lobsters are any guide.