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fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Study: Nearly 50 Mass. beaches repeatedly reached dangerous fecal bacteria levels last year

"Even as Massachusetts residents are back to enjoying the fresh sea breeze and splash of waves at the beach, pollution is still plaguing too many of the places where we swim. Now is the time to fix our water infrastructure and stop the flow of nasty bacteria and pollution to our beaches," said John Rumpler, clean water director for Environment Massachusetts.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges

The environment secretary has pledged to halve the number of sewage discharges by 2030, marking the first clear target set by ministers on this issue due to public outcry over pollution incidents.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ministers vow to tackle all forms of water pollution in England and Wales

The government commits to addressing all forms of water pollution in England and Wales, not just sewage spills.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Tesla hasn't paid fine for spilling green dye into creek

Tesla has not yet paid a $750 fine for spilling 916 gallons of a dyed water solution into Matadero Creek eight months ago. Stanford officials asked the city to remove Stanford from Tesla's citation, but the request was denied because Stanford owns the property.
California
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways

Jon Cunliffe’s report could lead to tightened regulations and modernization of Britain's water industry, targeting years of illegal polluting that has harmed waterways.
Environment
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Woman Says Zuckerberg's AI Data Center Filled Her Tap Water With Sediment

Beverly Morris fears drinking water from her well due to sediment buildup she attributes to the nearby AI data center. "I'm afraid to drink the water, but I still cook with it, and brush my teeth with it," she expressed.
Environment
#environmental-justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It was filthy and it stank terribly': how Europe's dirtiest river was brought back to life

The Emscher river has transformed from a polluted sewer into a restored ecosystem teeming with life.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Increased temperatures harming fish and wildlife in UK's rivers

The UK's hottest and driest spring on record has caused an increased risk to fish and wildlife as it has led to record levels of water pollution in rivers.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Streams Were Dying in West Virginia. Here's How They're Coming Back.

This low-tech system, built less than 10 years ago, is transforming life along the water. Fish and sensitive species like salamanders and frogs are returning to Deckers Creek.
Renovation
#epa
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Richmond fined for sewage water releases into San Francisco Bay

Richmond to pay $336,000 fine for sewage violations affecting the San Francisco Bay; half allocated for environmental education.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bonuses banned for 10 English water bosses over sewage pollution

Bonuses for water company executives in England are banned due to serious sewage pollution, following new powers from the Labour government.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Experts raise concerns over EPA weakening protections against 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The EPA proposes rolling back regulations on 'forever chemicals,' risking public health amidst significant criticism.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose police help Valley Water cite, arrest homeless residents - San Jose Spotlight

Valley Water's program highlights tensions between policing homeless encampments and addressing waterway pollution.
Environment
fromSCSJ
3 months ago

New Hanover NAACP Challenges Companies' Bid to Hide River Pollution

Chemours and DuPont aim to conceal documents about PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River, prompting a legal challenge from NAACP New Hanover.
fromState of the Planet
3 months ago

Science for the Planet: Tackling the Invisible Threat of Nanoplastics

Plastic pollution is a critical growing threat, prominently characterized by microplastics present in various environments.
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