Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities
These aren’t abstract problems. They’re happening right now, in real communities, to real people.
April 22, 2025 • ~9 min
These aren’t abstract problems. They’re happening right now, in real communities, to real people.
The state is seeing a sharp water divide this year, with lots of rain in the north while the south has stayed dry. A hydrologist explains what’s happening.
Diary entries revealed people’s strong appreciation of Scotland’s freshwater environments.
Researchers say eel tiles offer conservationists a new fish passage solution that could slow down the population decrease of the European eel.
Our research suggests environmental DNA analysis could transform traditional ways of monitoring freshwater ecosystems.
Water is everywhere, but freshwater supplies are limited on many Caribbean islands. Rising demand and climate change are worsening water shortages for the people who live here.
Analysing the diversity of organic compounds dissolved in freshwater provides a reliable measure of ecosystem health, say scientists.
Water shortages are one of the greatest problems created by a warming world. A decentralized water system is a compelling counterargument to the notion that bigger is better.
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