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Cape Cod Weighs Big-Ticket Pollution Solutions
Toxic algal blooms are forcing Cape Cod communities to consider expensive sewer and septic system projects.
Cape Cod Weighs Big-Ticket Pollution Solutions
Toxic algal blooms are forcing Cape Cod communities to consider expensive sewer and septic system projects.
Cape Cod Has a Big Septic Tank Problem
Cape Cod’s water is turning “pea-soup green”—and after decades of scientific detective work, we know why.
Strangely Shaped Bubbles Tell the Story of Ice’s Formation and Composition
Bubbles shaped like teardrops, flattened eggs and worms reveal ice’s inner life
Imagining a Radical New Relationship with the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River has been manipulated for decades. A new book considers alternative forms of control
Is Cold-Water Swimming Good for You?
Though sometimes overstated, the benefits of cold-water swimming are slowly becoming clearer
Will Mexico City Run Out of Water?
More huge cities are facing Day Zero—the date water taps go dry—just as Cape Town, South Africa, did
How Will EPA’s New Rule about ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protect Your Drinking Water?
A new EPA rule will limit PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” in your drinking water for the first time. Here’s what that means for you
Cape Cod Faces a Rising 'Yellow Tide'
Tourism is big business on the cape, but a growing environmental issue could disrupt the lives of tourists and residents, alike.
As Israel Floods Gaza’s Tunnels with Seawater, Scientists Worry about Aquifer Contamination
The Israel Defense Forces has confirmed it is dumping seawater into the web of tunnels beneath Gaza, which scientists say may contaminate the aquifer that supplies most of Gaza’s water
Groundwater Is Declining Globally, but There Are Hopeful Exceptions
The most detailed global look at groundwater yet shows a lot of loss but also stories of success in restoring some aquifers
Why Are Alaska’s Rivers Turning Orange?
Streams in Alaska are turning orange with iron and sulfuric acid. Scientists are trying to figure out why
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Freshwater Fish, Yet Most States Don’t Warn Residents
Staggering amounts of toxic “forever chemicals” have been found in freshwater fish, but there is no federal guidance on what is a safe amount to eat