Federal officials approve controversial segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday gave final approval for the Dakota Access oil pipeline to…
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A water crisis is threatening Corpus Christi, Texas, a major energy port
In parched southern Texas, a yearslong drought has depleted Corpus Christi’s water reserves so gravely that the city…
Environmental monitoring confirms precautions needed amid kona storm recovery : Maui Now
Coast Guard fly over of flooded Waialua neighborhood on Oʻahu’s north shore, March 20, 2026. PC: US Coast…
EPA moves to designate microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking…
Warm winters mean there’s more nitrate pollution in drinking water
When pollution gets bad enough in the rivers supplying Iowa’s largest city with drinking water, it costs Des…
Environmental harms and health risks from Iran war could persist for decades
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites. The Iran war…
Chileans mark World Water Day by protesting president’s rollback of environmental rules
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Thousands of people marched on Sunday in Santiago and other cities in Chile to…
The Colorado Sun is exploring solutions to the state’s water crisis
Colorado’s water supply is strained by climate change, a growing population and the demands of new technologies like…
Pipe repaired after massive leak of raw waste into the Potomac
WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into…
South Maui’s saltier, more turbid waters could signal drought is taking a toll : Maui Now
Hui O Ka Wai Ola volunteers collect water samples off Waipu‘ilani in March 2025. Volunteers go out every…
14,000 gallons of sewage spilled in Sarasota Bay waters
A broken pipe spilled about 14,000 gallons of wastewater into Bradenton-area waters on Sunday, the City of Sarasota…