R. J. Manuel, weather-fox.com May 26, 2025 The water crisis in the United States is intensifying, especially in twelve states experiencing critical shortages. As prolonged droughts, climate change, and overuse of water resources take their toll, millions are now dealing with water restrictions, dried-up rivers, and economic disruptions. The crisis isn’t just about low rainfall…. >> Read More
KLIX News Radio April 21, 2025 A fancy water filter and frequent tests (liquid biopsies) are ways to limit the amount of carcinogens that are seeping into Idaho’s water supply, but these steps don’t eliminate the potential for developing cancer by drinking water that exceeds state safety guidelines. Well water can be particularly harmful, and… >> Read More
PBS.org April 21, 2025 Earlier this month, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to end the federal recommendation that municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water. Amid the renewed debate, William Brangham spoke with Lindsay McLaren of the University of Calgary to discuss why that community removed fluoride from its… >> Read More
By Toria Sheffield, People.com April 19, 2025 A father and his adult son were killed after their car was swallowed by a sinkhole and they were surrounded by floodwaters in northern Italy. Leone Nardon, 64, and Francesco Nardon, 21, were traveling by car in Valdagno in the region of Veneto on Thursday, April 17, when the road… >> Read More
Lee Baker, Oconee County Observations February 25, 2025 ***Problem With Pipe Joints Seems Likely*** Oconee County experienced two major spills in the last nine months on its major force main sewer line servicing the county’s commercial hub due to problems during installation of the pipe joints or with the pipe itself, county leaders now believe…. >> Read More