Investigadores han encontrado nuevas conexiones entre las condiciones climáticas del fenómeno “La Niña” y la enfermedad más letal para los niños a nivel mundial.
Water quality
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New Clean Water Act Rule Leaves U.S. Waters Vulnerable
A revised definition of which waters can be protected from pollution by the federal government ignores established science.
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Using Climate Studies to Better Predict Diarrhea Outbreaks
Researchers have found new connections between La Niña climate conditions and the leading killer of children worldwide.
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Clean Water Act in the Balance?
An important Supreme Court case could have major ramifications on the interpretation of the Clean Water Act and environmental protection.
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New Isotope Model Predicts Denitrification from Riparian Zones
A new model quantifies the relative contributions of denitrification and other processes of nitrogen uptake, such as by plants, from groundwater in riparian areas around streams.
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Drugs in Our Water Can Leave Even More Toxic By-Products
The chemicals in our pharmaceuticals and personal care products quickly transform into different compounds when they enter the environment. Their toxic effects are relatively unknown.
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Modeling How Groundwater Pumping Will Affect Aquatic Ecosystems
Regions with dry climates and heavy agricultural industries may be the most hard-hit.
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Toxic Algal Blooms Are Worsening with Climate Change
Researchers use remote sensing technology to carry out a global survey of large freshwater lakes.
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Widespread Contamination Found in Northwest India’s Groundwater
Naturally occurring contaminants and human-made pollution in drinking water supply may be harmful to human health.
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A Digital Mayfly Swarm Is Emerging
Low-cost, open-source data collectors and a suite of collaborative online tools are making big leaps in the field of watershed monitoring.