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Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Drought, heat and mismanagement make getting fresh water an increasingly tough task

Access to fresh water is becoming more challenging due to climate change and poor management practices.
Disparity in water access is significant, with poorer communities receiving significantly less water than wealthier areas. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Unprecedented Fire Season Has Raged Through One of Earth's Biodiversity Hotspots

Colombia is home to nearly 10 percent of the world's biodiversity, including iconic species like frailejones.
The paramos, high-altitude wetlands in the Andes, provide Colombia with 85 percent of its drinking water. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Judith Enck: Chicago must choose lead pipe replacement material carefully

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is mandating the removal of lead pipes used for drinking water nationwide.
While lead pipes are being replaced, the concern is that polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes may be used as a replacement, which also pose health risks. [ more ]
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