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Building Age Found to be Key Factor for Elevated Lead Levels in School Drinking Water

University of Massachusetts Amherst civil and environmental engineers have determined the factors that may help identify the schools and daycare centers at greatest risk for elevated levels of lead in drinking water.

4 Dec 2023

Study Proposes Comprehensive Approach to Tackle Climate Change Challenges in Urban Water Systems

In a new study published on 11 August 2023, in the journal Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, researchers from China Academy of Urban Planning & Design presents a comprehensive approach to combat the challenges posed by climate change to urban water systems.

20 Nov 2023

Revolutionizing Water Purification with Oneka's Wave-Powered Desalination

Oneka Technologies, a Canadian startup, is revolutionizing sustainable water management with its wave-powered desalination technology.

From Oneka Technologies 6 Nov 2023

Reduction in Global Water Availability Driven by the Southern Hemisphere

A new study finds that the Southern Hemisphere is responsible for over 95% of the recent drop in global water availability, which is partly driven by large-scale atmospheric climate modes.

3 Nov 2023

Scientists Find Link Between Global Temperature and Water Cycle Changes

It's a multi-billion dollar question: What will happen to water as temperatures continue to rise?

3 Nov 2023

Clean Water Act Falling Short on Reducing Nonpoint Source Pollution

When rivers began catching on fire, the U.S. government knew it was time to act. So Congress passed the Clean Water Act of 1972.

3 Nov 2023

Salt Pollution: An Existential Threat to Planet and People?

The planet's demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific review led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal.

1 Nov 2023

Westwater Resources Offers Domestic Alternatives

Westwater Resources, Inc. today acknowledged that new Chinese restrictions on the supply of natural graphite will negatively impact the availability of battery anode material.

24 Oct 2023

Climate Change Increases Risk of Toxic Algal Blooms at Higher Latitudes, Study Finds

As climate change warms the Earth, higher-latitude regions will be at greater risk for toxins produced by algal blooms, according to new research led by Carnegie's Anna Michalak, Julian Merder, and Gang Zhao.

24 Oct 2023

Adding Social Costs to Carbon Emissions Helps Improve Water Quality in Gulf of Mexico

Climate policies can offer options for putting climate change efforts into place that solve environmental problems like excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere created by greenhouse gas emissions.

18 Oct 2023