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Chevron Says If They Did It, Others Did It, Too. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. In a move likened to a 19th-century gold rush, the Bureau of Land Management opened up parts of southeastern Utah to allow prospectors to stake their claims. The Trump administration is delaying a rule defining what bodies of water can be regulated. Farmers love it, and environmental...

A major world city could run out of water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. April 12th, is being called “Day Zero.” It sounds ominous, and it is. Hurricane Harvey hit southeast Texas in August with record amounts of rain. But now 40 percent of the state is in moderate to severe drought—including some areas where the hurricane hit. The Trump administration has draf...

A new study in Colorado finds that windblown particulates deposited on snow control how fast rivers rise in the spring regardless of air temperature. And because of manmade land disturbances, along with warming and drying in the West from climate change, the problem is getting more difficult to solve.

How the Shutdown Affects Environmental Protection. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Global warming is leading to water shortages that in turn lead to civil unrest and sometimes war. A new study from the CDC shows that the bacteria causing Legionnaires' disease are found in water systems of buildings, not just in isolated areas, but nearly everywhere in the country...

Every month, state and local officials meet with scientists to review important information impacting Colorado's water supply. H2O Radio reports that the recent discussions left some very worried.

A Chemical Used in Weapons Is Showing Up in Water Samples. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. The tragic mudslides that occurred in Southern California last week follow a long history. Los Angeles may be the next to sue oil giants for global warming following a lawsuit brought by New York City. A substance that was developed by the U.S. during the Second World War—a...

On Tuesday January 9th, 2018, a new study about the South Platte River was presented at a meeting of government officials and water managers. The recommendations in that report could determine the future of water storage in Colorado. H2O Radio’s Jamie Sudler has more.

Republicans Say No to Trump’s Drilling Plans. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. While the central and eastern U.S. have been dealing with extreme cold, the rest of the planet was almost 1 degree Fahrenheit warmer than normal last week. Dry weather in the West is raising concerns about drought along the Colorado River Basin. Trump wants to allow oil and gas drilling...

People in seven western states and Mexico rely on the Colorado River for water. As the climate warms, the mighty river's flows are expected to shrink—straining its ability to meet demands of cities and farms. As water managers brace themselves for potential shortages, they're keeping a watchful eye on Colorado's snowpack, where much of the water originates. More snow means more runoff—and for that...

New Study: Fracking Affects Newborns. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Babies born within two miles of fracking sites have a greater risk of lower birth weights, which can lead to infant mortality, ADHD, asthma, lower test scores, and lower lifetime earnings. The Sierra Nevada mountains grew in height during the recent California drought. European researchers have...

Arctic Melting May Be Triggering California’s Drought and Fires. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. What should be the peak of California’s rainy season is instead bone-dry with winds that are fanning several wildfires. According to one expert, the state is experiencing a "climate emergency." Warming in the Arctic freaks out a weather station. After Trump drasticall...

Two days before Thanksgiving, a spill occurred at a gas well not far from Durango, Colorado. While the spill may not have been significant in size, the explanation given by the operator is leading to a lot of head scratching. H2O Radio reports.

On Monday, December 4, 2017, the federal district court in Denver dismissed the Colorado River Ecosystem lawsuit, which sought to establish rights of nature for the river. H2O Radio’s Jamie Sudler has more.

"Kayaks That Make Music for Science." That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. The Senate Republicans' tax bill is not good for the environment, wildlife, or renewables. The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed to stand a lower court decision giving a Native American tribe rights to groundwater going back 150 years. Climate change is increasingly being taken into consideration...

The Colorado Attorney General is threatening a lawyer with sanctions for bringing a case on behalf of the Colorado River against the State of Colorado.

Fertilizers : A Ticking Time Bomb for Water? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. At the COP23 climate change conference in Bonn, 27 governments agree to phase out coal, while the U.S. promotes it. The worldwide nitrate problem will continue to pollute water, even after fertilizers are curtailed. The UN warns about mine waste concluding that better protections are nee...

A lot of water is moved from the western part of Colorado to the east where much of the state's population lives. Those diversions involve a complex system of pipes, reservoirs, pumps, and canals to keep the whole operation flowing. Setting aside the heated politics of moving resources from one basin to another, the conveyance of water under the Continental Divide is an engineering triumph, and in...

Plastic or Paper? No, the Choice Is Between Plastic or Iron. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. The UN climate conference is under way, including an unofficial delegation from the one country whose government threatens to pull out. There is a major fight going on over the types of pipes to use to replace old infrastructure. In rural America, what types of pipe to us...

Unimpeded by Trump, the U.S. Government Issues Dire Warnings About Climate Change, That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. The most comprehensive climate assessment that exists today warns of unpredictable tipping points. A three-year drought in Cape Town, South Africa leads to austere water restrictions. The Colorado River is threatened not just from global warming that...

It’s Not Just Climate Change, It’s Ocean Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Forecast: The first freeze is falling later and fewer forecasters will be around to foretell it. Acidity in the oceans has increased by more than 25 percent since the Industrial Revolution, and that's affecting sea life. Nicaragua has decided to join the Paris Agreement, leaving just...

It’s harvest time for much of the country and also a time to plan for the season ahead. For a growing number of farmers, that will mean planting something called “cover crops”—plants that reduce erosion, conserve water, build healthy soils, and reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides—all while maintaining yields. As H2O Radio reports, the soil health movement is shifting the ground beneath...

We’re All Exposed and We’re All at Risk. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Air, water, and soil pollution are killing more people in the world each year than all wars and violence. A 27-year study documents a remarkable decline in insects. A proposed pipeline will cross about 700 rivers and streams in Virginia and roughly 320 waterways in North Carolina. A super typhoon hittin...

The Link Between Climate Change and California’s Fires. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Scientists are increasingly suggesting that climate change has played a role in shaping fire seasons in California and other parts of the world. Some Puerto Ricans may have no choice but to drink water contaminated by a federally designated hazardous waste site. Ophelia heads...

Can Balloons Reconnect Puerto Rico? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. One issue coming to light after the recent hurricanes is how wildlife was affected. Last week the EPA confirmed that one of the most powerful carcinogens, dioxin, has leaked from a Superfund site just east of Houston, following Hurricane Harvey. Another country bans fracking. Radioactive material...

The Colorado River Sues...Colorado. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Water quality in Puerto Rico was an issue before Maria. Can the Colorado River stand up in court? There's a potential energy source that is non-polluting and works whether the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. Scientists are in awe—and a bit fearful—about a new study regarding the 2011 tsuna...