Raising concerns about the long-term consequences to human health, a vast array of pharmaceuticals – including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones – have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans.
Looming Water Wars Foreshadow Big Problems
As climate changes cause water to become an even more precious resource, some scientists worry about how nations will respond to changes that are already under way in the world of water.
Mediterranean's 'Horror' Tsunami May Strike Again
The survivors of a tsunami that killed thousands living on the shores of the Mediterranean in AD 365 called it the “day of horror”. Worryingly, history may be due to repeat itself, say geologists who have located the source of the wave.
Electric Vehicles Could Strain Water Supplies
As environmentally friendly as hybrid and fully electric cars are, it turns out replacing normal vehicles with them might dangerously strain already scarce water reserves.
Torrent in Colorado River Is Unleashed to Aid Fish
Drawing criticism over the plans’ dismissal of scientific information, the Department of Interior on Tuesday released a torrent of water into the Grand Canyon to repair environmental damage caused by dams.
Mine Water Poses Danger of a Toxic Gusher
In Leadville, Colorado residents live in constant fear of a toxic flood raging from decaying mine tunnels nearby, bringing up questions about mining company’s responsibilities after a boom.
Solar Cell Directly Splits Water for Hydrogen
Penn State researchers have succesfully developed a proof-of-concept device – albeit a very inefficient one – that can split water to produce recoverable hydrogen.
Heavy Rain Can Trigger Earthquakes
A new study by a University of Bonn, Germany geologist shows that huge amounts of rain can cause earthquakes in certain landscapes.
Pollution Turns Chinese River Red
Water supplies to about 200,000 people in central China have been contaminated by pollution, which has turned branches of a major river system red.
Devastation of Trawling Visible from Space
The effects of bottom trawling – an intensive method of fishing called “the most destuctive of any actions human conduct in the ocean” by some – destroys entire ecosystems and can be seen from space.