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Painkillers Are Derived from Crude Oil—but That Could Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Nearly half of homes in the U.S. have PFAS compounds—the so-called “forever chemicals”—coming out of their faucets. Japan’s plan to release contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean got the go-ahead last week. In what's been dubb...

What happens to that beer bottle after you put it in the recycling bin? Jamie Sudler of H2O Radio followed a bottle and learned what happens in Denver.

It’s summer, and along with barbecues, beach days, and gardening, it’s the time of year for severe storms. Although the National Weather Service has many forecasting tools at its disposal, there are blind spots where alerting the public about hazardous situations can be hard to achieve. That’s where “SKYWARN®” comes in.

Why Curly-Haired People Are Cooler. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A Ukrainian official is calling the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River, “ecocide.” El Niño + climate change = record heat (scientists fear). Eating this ocean creature can help stave off type 2 diabetes, a new study found. Curly hair allowed early humans to stay cool a...

They Knew the Dangers—but Hid Them from the Public. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Manufacturers of PFAS compounds took a page from the tobacco playbook and hid the dangers of so-called “forever chemicals.” Arizona will limit new housing construction in the Phoenix area, as groundwater supplies shrink. Cars and trucks contain a hidden source of pollut...

The Supreme Court Hangs the Clean Water Act Out to Dry. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Even conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh thinks the Sackett case that sacks wetlands protections went too far. The recent Colorado River “deal” is short on details and may not be enough to save the iconic river. The Montreal Protocol had an amazing—and unexpected—s...

Footprints You Leave on the Beach Contain Your DNA. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: There is nearly a 100-percent chance that at least one of the next five years will be the warmest ever recorded. More than half of the world’s largest lakes have shrunk over the past three decades. “Human genetic bycatch” is setting off alarm bells. A house made from di...

Getting the Lead Out—with Sponges. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Wildfires continue to burn in Alberta, Canada, as a “heat dome” develops over the region. A newly developed sponge can pull lead and other toxic metals out of water. How hammerhead sharks “hold their breath” on deep dives. Scientists discover why you may be the unlucky one mosquitoes de...

When a Dustup Is a Good Thing. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: When it doesn't rain in Spain, Europe feels the pain. How dust can help mitigate climate change. As Kermit the Frog would tell you, it’s not easy being green. The FTC says it should be for consumers—but not for imposters. Scientists are “gobsmacked” by all the benefits this plant provides.

How Climate Change Means More Pirates. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Average sea surface temperatures are the warmest they've been in modern history, rising faster than climate forecasts. As sea ice shrinks in the Arctic Ocean and shipping routes open, vessels are facing an unexpected obstacle. How the conflict in Sudan can gum up the delivery of you...

How “Crustivoltaics” Could Restore Arid Lands. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Replacing lead pipes with PVC? A new report says that's leaping from the frying pan into fire. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now so big and permanent that creatures are making it their home. There's a “SeaChange” in fighting climate change. Desert “biocrusts” have a bri...

How Penguins Dump on Climate Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: While states continue to negotiate, the feds released possible plans for Colorado River cuts. New climate research says there will be substantially wetter rain and snow days in the future—and “flash droughts.” Lavish lifestyles of the wealthy use a lot of water—and according to a new...

A New Twist in the Climate Change Story. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The Colorado River Basin benefited from this past winter's precipitation but will need several years of the same to recover. How storing water in aquifers can heat and cool buildings. Climate change is shifting twisters east of tornado alley. Why Major League Baseball will have mo...

A Grueling Sporting Event Is Doing Science. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The UN voted to send climate change issues to the World Court. Despite studies showing the potential dangers of seabed mining, the process could soon move forward. The “lung function” of the cold, oxygen-rich water near Antarctica could collapse within 30 years. The world's tou...

Everything Everywhere All at Once. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The IPCC says their latest report is their final warning on the climate crisis—yet, still offers hope. The Biden administration has announced land and water protections plus its Ocean Climate Action Plan. Want to save caterpillars? Here's how. Instant beer? Yup, just add water.

The Looming Threat of “Phosphogeddon.” That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The failure of Silicon Valley Bank could affect the fight against climate change. A first-of-its-kind report on the world’s water resources contains a dire warning. We are facing a shortage of an element critical to life on Earth. Ever heard of mycoforestry? The practice could produ...

One Hundred Days of Solitude…Under the Sea. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Atmospheric rivers can now be ranked globally like hurricanes for their intensity and duration. Hasta la vista, La Niña. Freddy—"like a B-reel horror movie that never ends." If all goes according to plan, this professor hopes to “come out superhuman.”

High Hopes for the High Seas. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: After 20 years of talks, countries have agreed to a historic treaty to protect the high seas. A new study says a dirty ocean can mean dirty air for coastal communities. Here's a reason your strawberries might look red and plump but taste meh. Many insects pee, but this one bug is a smartass...

William Shakespeare…Eco Warrior? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The first anniversary of the war in Ukraine has passed, and its effects on people and the environment will last for generations to come. There are new concerns about contaminants from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that stay in the ground for a long time. A new book says Sh...

Whales Are Wailing Less and Fighting More. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Water contamination concerns linger two weeks after the train derailment in eastern Ohio. Urban dwellers in the Colorado River Basin have reduced their water footprint. If you haven’t heard of biochar, that may soon change. Male whales are changing their tune when it comes to fi...

How the Super Bowl Could Power Your Next Flight. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: As profits roll in, oil giants double down on fossil fuels. Canada joined other nations in putting the brakes on this controversial ocean activity. So-called “glacial lake outburst floods” threaten millions of people worldwide. How chicken wings from the Super Bowl will ta...

The Last Straw for Plastics. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: California refuses to agree with other basin states about Colorado River reductions. The Great Lakes have a way to stop drought-stricken Western states that might be eyeing their water. When life imitates art—minus the zombies. The debate over straws...sucks, but there might be a way to sip s...

How to Help Poor Countries Protect Nature. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Biden protects the most heavily visited wilderness area in the U.S. It’s being called an “environmental nightmare”—but the perpetrators may never be caught. Buildings, like people, could one day put on layers to keep warm and then peel them off when it gets too hot. This country...

Three Reasons to Be Optimistic About the Climate. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A “carbon con”? A new study disputes the benefits of carbon offsets. Tipping points are scary inflection points of climate disaster, but new research outlines three positive ones that could save us. Eating freshwater fish could serve up a dose of toxic PFAS chemicals. Thi...

California has been inundated with heavy rain in recent weeks as atmospheric rivers from the Pacific Ocean unleash moisture. But within a few decades, there could be flooding in coastal communities—even on dry, sunny days—as sea levels rise. How much? The King Tides offer a worrying preview.