Scientists call on U.S., Canada to confront 'ubiquitous' Great Lakes microplastics pollution
The small plastic particles are "ubiquitous" in Great Lakes water, sediment, plants, fish and beaches, an international panel ...
South Bay sewage crisis survey reveals 70% report health issues
Over three days in that month, surveyors visited 480 homes in South Bay communities. Of those visited, 333 answered the door ...
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Global groundwater sulfate distribution map uncovers public health risks for 17 million people
About 17 million people are at risk of gastrointestinal problems due to excessive sulfate levels in groundwater. This alarming finding emerged from the first high-resolution global groundwater sulfate ...
Texas regulators grapple with a growing problem: old oil wells leaking polluted water
In arid West Texas, water seeps and bubbles from old wells, sometimes carrying oil, brackish water or other pollutants to the surface.
Europe's water resources under pressure, most surface bodies polluted, EU says
Most of European Union surface water bodies are polluted by chemicals, the European Commission said on Tuesday, in a report ...