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The Mayor of San Juan Pleads, “Don’t Forget Us.” Even as ships with supplies start to arrive in Puerto Rico, a humanitarian crisis begins to unfold. Before Maria ravaged the Caribbean, two typhoons pummeled Vietnam, the Philippines, and Japan. When we consider the horrible devastation of the earthquake that struck Mexico City last week, we don’t usually think of water or lakes—but we certainly cou...

Today on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water: Federal and state regulators have not released contamination levels after Hurricane Harvey, so environmental groups, as well as the New York Times, studied the air and water themselves. The U.S. and Mexico are close to extending an agreement about the Colorado River. There was a major victory for environmental groups suing to block federal coal...

As Irma Hits Florida, Worries Rise in Houston. Those stories and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Pika are small, cute mammals that live in broken rock habitats or talus fields high in the mountains above treeline. Adorable as they are, these critters might have a serious story to tell about the impacts of climate change. Research is showing a correlation between the loss of ice and permafrost under the talus, and the disappearance of the animals. As temperatures rise, where pika live could in...

The Floods of August. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

One of the Worst Flooding Disasters in U.S. History. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

States Challenge Native Americans’ Claims to Groundwater. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

A food desert, as defined by the USDA, is an area where a substantial number of residents lack access to a supermarket or grocery store. The difficulty in obtaining affordable fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats can lead to poor diets and conditions such as obesity or diabetes. Research shows that food deserts occur more in low-income areas of cities, but one group of students is w...

Help Is on the Way for Coral Reefs. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

California Counties Sue Oil and Gas Giants. That Story and More on H2O Radio’s Weekly News Report about Water.

Don’t Mess with These Sisters. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Ancient Rome Offers a Solution to Sea Level Rise. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

The Country of Pakistan May Be Running Out of Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.

Climate Change Expedition Held Up by Climate Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Twice a day hundreds of people around the globe release large, tan balloons into the atmosphere. Weather balloons are still the go-to tool for meteorologists to get a true snapshot of how the atmosphere is at the moment at a specific location. What can these balloons tell us that satellites can’t? H2O Radio reports.

Is a Popular Weed Killer in Our Food Supply? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

A new study is raising concerns about water contamination from firefighting foam used at military bases. The research found more chemicals than previously known were in nearby groundwater, and that methods currently being used to treat it may not be effective. H2O Radio reports.

Paris Withdrawal: Expect More Asthma. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Water Protectors Were Targets of Counterterrorism Tactics. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Farmworkers Harmed by Trump’s EPA. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

When You Smell Pig Waste, Just Think Bacon. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

"Pay Your Water Bill or Lose Your House." That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

New Study: Sea Level Rise Could Spell Disaster for California: That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Is Dow looking for a payback from the Trump administration? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Many people in Colorado are facing a problem you’d never expect to find in the arid West: too much water. In places along the South Platte River, which flows from the Rockies through Denver to the northeast, basements are flooding, sewage systems are being damaged, and rising water is leaving salt in farmers’ fields, robbing them of productivity. The situation is vexing and has been the subject of...