“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny. By María Paula Rubiano, Environmental Health News Wildfire retardants, the hot-pink mix of water and chemicals sprayed from airplanes by the U.S Forest service to combat wildfires, are...
Beyond shelters and sweeps, streamside science seeks compassionate solutions for people experiencing homelessness By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis In Fairfield,...
By Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed more than 10,000 structures, many of them homes, and firefighters continue to battle the infernos. Parts of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and other California communities...
From the State Water Resources Control Board: The Clean Water Act section 303(d) list portion of the 2024 California Integrated Report was partially approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) as of December 13, 2024. USEPA approved the...
Recent tests discovered toxic industrial chemicals in Sweetwater Reservoir. Officials say the water is safe to drink but ratepayers are concerned. Treating the chemicals could cost $40 million. By Jim Hinch, Voice of San Diego The Sweetwater Authority, which supplies...
The researchers hope their new method can be scaled up for use in the real world. By Christina van Waasbergen, Courthouse News Service Scientists in China have developed a biodegradable foam that they say can remove up to 99.9% of...
