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What’s the Climate Record of Kamala Harris? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: More than 350 prominent environmental and climate activists signed a letter endorsing Kamala Harris for president. So, what's her record? Because of water withdrawals and global warming, the Great Salt Lake in Utah is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions. We expect records to be broke...

Before Colorado was a state, some people defended their water with guns and dynamite. Now, all it takes is a cellphone.

Meet a Unique Storm Chaser. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: What is the climate record of JD Vance, Trump’s choice for VP? This ocean creature can shift an amount of sand equal to the mass of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation and making our days longer. This seabird not only flies into hurricanes but also chases them.

A River Sued a City—and Won. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The conservative Heritage Foundation’s roadmap called Project 2025 would dismantle rules and offices related to energy and the environment. A court in Ecuador ruled that the rights of a river had been violated by pollution coming from the country’s capital city, Quito. A cactus has gone extinct because o...

In This State, the Kids Are All Right. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Was Hurricane Beryl a freak occurrence or a sign of things to come? Kids in Hawai‘i have prevailed in their climate lawsuit—a first against a state or the federal government. This “miracle tree” is allowing farmers to grow renewable energy. This insect’s ability to diagnose wounds and then trea...

Supreme Court Guts Protecting Air and Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The Supreme Court just made it harder for federal agencies like the EPA to safeguard air and water. Protecting around one percent of the planet could avoid a human-caused sixth mass extinction, a new study says. Why are hailstones able to get as big as grapefruits? Not all pollen is the s...

The November elections are starting to dominate the media, and many pundits as well as social scientists are trying to tease out which issues might sway voters. Will it be democracy, abortion, immigration—or perhaps climate change? Comedians in Boulder, Colorado, hope global warming will be motivating—if they can make people laugh about it.

How Wetland Scientists Made D-Day a Success. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Months before D-Day, British commandos swam to the French coast under the cover of darkness to collect sediment samples. Smoke from wildfires is so pervasive that scientists have introduced the concept of a “lake-smoke day.” Your salad may have a new condiment—road wear particles from tir...

“Day Zero” Approaches in Mexico City. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: As Mexicans went to the polls to elect a new president, one of their top issues was water. To cope with record heat and water shortages in India, some people are turning to ancient methods to stay cool. In a “historic” win for small island nations, an international court has deemed human-caused...

Are Banks Banking on Climate Chaos? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: One major U.S. bank stands to lose billions of dollars if countries take immediate steps to curb greenhouse gas emissions. A major dispute between the U.S. and Mexico is brewing—not over drugs or immigration—but over water. This plant can be used to make a flame-retardant, smoke-suppre...

Oil Giants May Have to Pay for Climate Damage. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Vermont is about to become the first state to enact a law forcing fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by climate change. A pesticide banned in 1972 continues to plague the Southern California coast. Why were there so many tornadoes this spring? A new tool can predict how wea...

Sacking Sackett? Biden Moves to Protect Wetlands. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The outlook for the Colorado River could be better than previously thought. In response to the Supreme Court's Sackett decision, the Biden administration moves to protect wetlands. A new study proves that conservation works—and that we’re getting better at it. An orangutan reaches fo...

Good news is sometimes hard to come by, so this week we have assembled a few recent positive stories from H2O Radio that you might have missed. Coral reefs that have been degraded by human activity and climate change can be restored fast—in just four years. How swimming pools could be heated with your data. If extraterrestrials do try to make contact, whales could help us speak their language. Flo...

Fool’s Gold May Turn Out to Be Golden. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The Biden administration made 13 million acres of wilderness in Alaska off limits to oil drilling and mineral mining. Manufacturers of toxic “forever chemicals” may now be on the hook to clean them up. A lab accident has revealed an amazing superpower of queen bees. The next “gold” rush? Head t...

How Taking a Walk Can Clean Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The EPA has taken its first step to regulate “forever chemicals” in drinking water. “Archaic plumbing” inside the Glen Canyon Dam is aggravating Colorado River Basin woes. An environmental crisis has been averted following the Baltimore bridge collapse...so far. A ten-minute walk could deliver clea...

Women make up half the population, so the cars they choose to drive matters—especially if they’re electric vehicles that can wean us off fossil fuels. Moms could help save the planet from climate change. Is anybody listening? Story: https://h2oradio.org/this-week-in-water/women-could-drive-the-electric-vehicle-revolutionwhats-stopping-them

Cyberattacks Are Striking Water Systems. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Cyberhackers have targeted and disabled water and wastewater systems throughout the country. For Mexico City, “day zero” is a possibility. In Johannesburg and Barcelona, things aren't much better. We are choking on “e-waste” from discarded electronics like computers, cell phones, microwaves,...

The Benefits of Noisy Neighborhoods. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Two men are going to prison for tampering with rain gauges to get crop insurance payments. Drought causes the release of greenhouse gases, new study shows. Sounds that to us might resemble sizzling bacon or the grunts of pigs are pitch perfect for restoring these degraded habitats. Sn...

A Man Was Indicted for Smuggling Greenhouse Gases. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The seven states negotiating water use on the Colorado River hope the impasse will pass. Coral reefs that have been degraded by human activity and climate change can be restored fast—in just four years. A man was arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border last week on suspicion of smuggling...

The European Union Moves to Criminalize Ecocide. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Record-setting heat fueled the largest wildfire in Texas history. The EU passed a law requiring member states to restore degraded ecosystems—and to criminalize ecocide. Want a way to have fewer microplastics in your tap water? Boil it, a new study says. Expectant mothers k...

Despite the War, Ukraine Plans to Be a Green Energy Hub. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Despite Russia’s destroying half of its electricity infrastructure, Ukraine is building a lot of renewable energy. Botanic gardens are among the best ways to cool cities during heat waves. To tackle space junk, Japan is making satellites out of...trees. A cure for snoring—that...

The Lies of the Plastics Industry—Exposed. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The plastics industry lied when it promoted recycling, knowing it wasn’t technically or economically viable. There’s a wrinkle in the negotiations around how to allocate the Colorado River. Greenland is turning green—and that’s not a good thing. Flower power! Scientists find a n...

It’s Getting Harder for Some Trees to Breathe. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Ocean sponges are like tree rings and might be showing us that we've warmed the planet more than we thought. A new study says the Atlantic Ocean circulation pattern is nearing a tipping point, where it shuts down completely and irreversibly. According to a new study, some tr...

We study history to learn from the past. But what if the pages in a history book melted away? A library just west of Denver is trying to preserve clues of antiquity before they become “cold cases” that could never be solved.

A Beverage That Slows Aging. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The Biden administration is pausing the approval process for new exports of liquefied natural gas or LNG. A dormant uranium mine just south of Grand Canyon National Park is restarting operations, raising concerns about water contamination. How one tiny ant species can cause an ecological chai...