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The Environment Is on the Ballot this November. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Carbon taxes, oil & gas setbacks, and protections to water from new mining—some of the environmental issues on state ballots this November.

A political stunt before the midterms? Trump orders water rules to be reviewed to help Republicans and farmers.

EPA considers allowing oil companies to dump wastewater into rivers and streams.

Solar and wind power are faring better than coal-fired power plants through major weather events like hurricanes.

Are Antarctic ice shelves singing a swan song?

On Tuesday, October 16th, the Colorado Supreme Court was packed as attorneys for seven young people battled against those representing the state and the oil and gas industry. The dispute boils down to whether public health and safety should be prioritized over oil and gas development. H2O Radio was there.

Foods Could Soon Have a 'Climate Label.' That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Global warming likely caused Hurricane Michael to intensify rapidly.

Colorado River drought contingency plans move forward, but tensions still exist.

The Clean Water Act works. A new study shows the 50-year-old legislation substantially reduces pollution....

...But the Clean Water Act works only when enforced. Slaughterhouses are discharging wastewater directly into streams and rivers, violating pollution control permits.

What's the climate impact of a Danish pastry? Ask the Danes.

Is the U.S. Government Weaponizing Insects? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

A new IPCC report comes out October 8. So, how are we doing?

The new agreement to replace NAFTA has some of the same old environmental problems—and some new ones.

Critics say the U.S. government is creating the possibility of bug warfare.

Hospital sinks are a source of bacteria, but new research finds a way to contain them.

Found: tin cans, a pencil, a plastic cup and spoon, cigarette butts, lots of coins, a plastic straw—and a pacifier from 1930.

The discovery of lead in drinking water systems in Flint, Michigan, and other cities around the country has motivated researchers to find new—and faster—ways to detect contamination in water supplies. One scientist who recently invented a way to rapidly test for lead in water developed her award-winning solution between swim team practice and piano lessons.

Trump Administration Admits Climate Change Is Real But Says the Planet’s Fate Is Sealed. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

The Trump administration has acknowledged that the planet is on course to warm by a disastrous 7 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the century but has chosen to do—nothing.

Congress has let expire a program that has been used to improve national and state parks, swimming pools, and even community centers.

Scientists think they might have pinpointed the contaminant killing Coho salmon—it could be tires.

Orcas are facing serious threats from things we did 40 years ago.

Researchers ask ducks, "Can you hear me, now?"

This Superfood Is Even Better than We Thought. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

After a week of flooding and power outages, residents of North and South Carolina are still coping with serious health and safety issues.

This plant is packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals—and can thrive in conditions where other crops fail.

Diversity training for forest managers could help in times of drought.

Algal blooms in Florida are feeding off a surprising source hundreds of miles away.

Ale's well that ends well.

Florence Fuels Fears about Hog Waste, Coal Ash, and Dams. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Even as severe storms drench the U.S. and Asia, new cities are being planned in coastal areas without climate change in mind.

The ability of soils to absorb water might be reduced by climate change, possibly leading to more flash flooding and erosion.

Eat well, save water.

Is it possible to make it rain in the Sahara? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Protesters took to the streets to express outrage at their government for the lack of power and clean water.

The days have been hot this summer—but so have the nights.

System 001 left San Francisco Bay on Saturday after five years of development and more than $30 million of funding.

This idea could generate about 82 terawatts of electricity—far more than humans currently need.

Sometimes seniors forget to drink, so this grandson invented water they can eat.

Batteries Are Causing a Water Crisis. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Schools are opening in Detroit this week, but if kids and teachers get thirsty they will be drinking bottled water.

Batteries contain lithium, and much of it is mined from one of the driest places on Earth.

The dredging of coastal sand is causing serious harm to some poor countries.

A lack of regulation is leading to ships polluting Arctic waters.

"If you see me, weep."