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While some are talking about building walls on the border with Mexico, others are working together on common cultural and environmental projects. A new agreement signed Friday March 23rd has big plans to connect people. H2O Radio has the story.

Drinking Bottled Water? You’re Probably Drinking Plastics. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Researchers have found large quantities of tiny pieces of plastic in more than 90 percent of bottled water they tested. Is there a health risk? Much of the raw material used to make bottled water comes from natural gas produced through fracking. There will be a first-of-its...

Double Trouble: The Bay Area Is Sinking As Sea Levels Rise. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. In this coastal ecosystem, which was degraded starting in the 1950s, you can now watch seahorses, clams, inchworms, and snails crawling up and down grass blades—it's teeming with life. The EPA's action regarding residents of a small Alabama community is being called a text...

As the snowpack and moisture in the Colorado River Basin show large areas of moderate to extreme drought, some are wondering if the term “drought” is misleading people into thinking it’s a temporary situation. Do we need a new vocabulary to describe conditions in the West?

Could Los Angeles Become Water Self-Sufficient? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Could L.A. free itself from importing water from the Colorado River or Northern California? A new study says it could by 2050. By mid-century, more than half of California's Central Valley may no longer be suitable for growing apricots, peaches, and plums. A new study shows that layer...

A recent snowstorm that hit Colorado brought needed moisture that eventually will be used by cities, farmers, and businesses. But the storm also carried something else—tiny hitchhikers that may have a major impact on the state’s water supply. H2O Radio has the story.

Every month, state and local officials meet with scientists to review important information impacting Colorado's water supply. The February meeting revealed that there's good news about reservoir storage in the state, but snowpack and precipitation tell a much different story. H2O Radio reports.

“Debt for Dolphins” Brings Hope for the World’s Oceans. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Some residents of California act like there is no drought, but the state might be gearing up for permanent restrictions. "Day Zero" in Cape Town has been pushed back, thanks in part to a farmers' group releasing water from their reservoir, but just how to cope with pending sho...

Is There a Cure for Cancer at the Bottom of the Great Lakes? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. A new study reveals that people in rural areas are exposed to unhealthy—and at times illegal—levels of contaminants through their water systems. Russia could be a source of clean water for China. A Hopi tribe has won a court battle over the use of reclaimed water for snow...

The Arctic ringed seal was given protection under the Endangered Species Act in 2012 because of threats from climate change. A recent court decision to uphold that listing might frustrate the oil and gas industry's efforts to drill in the Arctic.

Coal Ash Pits Are Leaking into Groundwater. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. As a new study finds contamination from waste produced at power plants, the EPA is expected to weaken restrictions. Cape Town is looking for alternative water supplies as "Day Zero" is postponed by a month. The BBC published a list of 11 other world cities that could face a similar crisis...

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...