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Takeaways from AP’s story on Everglades restoration efforts
4 days, 1 hour ago

Takeaways from AP’s story on Everglades restoration efforts

Associated Press  

EVERGLADES, Fla. — The Everglades in South Florida were once about twice the size of New Jersey. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Fog blankets a section of Florida’s Everglades National Park at daybreak on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works on the construction of the Everglades Agricultural …

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In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water
4 days, 1 hour ago

In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water

Associated Press  

EVERGLADES, Fla. — In a region of Florida known as the River of Grass, John Kominoski plops into hip-deep waters. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Naturalist tour guide Juan Macias is reflected in the tram's mirror as a tourist photographs an alligator in the Shark Valley area of Florida's Everglades National Park, …

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Clean Water a key to pollution-free India: Strategies for sustainable water management
1 week, 1 day ago

Clean Water a key to pollution-free India: Strategies for sustainable water management

India Today  

India has a paradox, which is the progress of the economy, and at the same time, the deterioration of natural resources, most notably water, due to industrialisation, urbanisation and population growth. As per NITI Aayog’s Composite Water Management Index, India is water-stressed and about 70% of its water is polluted. SOME STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT HARNESSING ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATION …

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Record number of English bathing sites have poor water quality, finds Environment Agency
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Record number of English bathing sites have poor water quality, finds Environment Agency

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Results showed that only two designated bathing water sites on the River Thames – Wallingford Beach and Wolvercote Mill Stream …

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Number of swimming spots failing on water quality doubles in 2024
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Number of swimming spots failing on water quality doubles in 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of England’s official swimming spots failing on water quality has doubled as newly …

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Revealed: The UK's FILTHIEST rivers and lakes that are teeming with life-threatening bacteria - how safe is your swim spot?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Revealed: The UK's FILTHIEST rivers and lakes that are teeming with life-threatening bacteria - how safe is your swim spot?

Daily Mail  

It's the trendy health kick making a splash in the UK. Almost one in ten wild swimming spots in England contain potentially life-threatening parasites, concerning data revealed today Your browser does not support iframes. The data also revealed a disparity in water quality between coastal bathing waters, where 95 per cent met the minimum standards, and inland waters such as …

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Oysters as large as cheese plates: How New Yorkers are reclaiming their harbour's heritage
1 month ago

Oysters as large as cheese plates: How New Yorkers are reclaiming their harbour's heritage

BBC  

Oysters as large as cheese plates: How New Yorkers are reclaiming their harbour's heritage Serenity Strull/ BBC Over the course of 10 years, the Billion Oyster Project, one of New York's most ambitious rewilding initiatives, has planted 150 million larvae in its harbour. But over the past 10 years, one of New York's most ambitious rewilding projects has sought to …

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Vaigai water contaminated, unfit for human consumption: Study
1 month, 1 week ago

Vaigai water contaminated, unfit for human consumption: Study

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: Recent research by the Madurai Nature Cultural Foundation has revealed a dire situation: the Vaigai, a vital water source and cultural symbol, is heavily polluted and unfit for human consumption. "Storks are highly sensitive to water quality, and their dwindling numbers are a clear indication of the river's deteriorating health." The foundation's research, conducted by ornithologist N Raveendran, botanist …

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Water quality of Ganga in UP deteriorating due to discharge of sewage: NGT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Water quality of Ganga in UP deteriorating due to discharge of sewage: NGT

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has observed that the water quality in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is deteriorating because of the discharge of sewage or sullage into the river. In an order dated November 6, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava said according to the report from Uttar Pradesh, there was a gap of 128 million …

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Deep dive into Yamuna's toxic water and how it put Chhath devotees at risk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Deep dive into Yamuna's toxic water and how it put Chhath devotees at risk

India Today  

As devotees across Delhi observe the four-day Chhath Puja, which includes rituals along the city’s water bodies, the heavily polluted Yamuna River raised concern over the serious health threat it poses to the public. To understand the risks, an India Today team collected water samples from three key locations along the Yamuna — Wazirabad, ITO Barrage, and Kalindi Kunj — …

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Water Pollution Protests in London: A Call for Clean Water and Environmental Justice
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Water Pollution Protests in London: A Call for Clean Water and Environmental Justice

Associated Press  

Thousands of people marched in London on Sunday to demand a cleanup of Britain's sewage-tainted waterways. The march was organized by various environmental groups and focused on the issue of water pollution caused by private companies that provide both water and sewage. The march highlighted the high-profile issue of water pollution in Britain, which has become increasingly prominent due to …

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Monitoring Water Quality in Yamuna River: A Comprehensive Approach to Reduce Froth Formation
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Monitoring Water Quality in Yamuna River: A Comprehensive Approach to Reduce Froth Formation

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board has set up a temporary laboratory to monitor water quality in the Yamuna River in Delhi. The lab will be monitoring various water quality parameters, including Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solid (TSS), and ammoniacal nitrogen, chlorides, pH and other parameters. The laboratory will also be monitoring the level of dosing …

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Yamuna River Quality Under Lens of Temp Lab in Delhi: Monitoring and Control Measures
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Yamuna River Quality Under Lens of Temp Lab in Delhi: Monitoring and Control Measures

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board has set up a temporary laboratory to monitor water quality in the Yamuna River in Delhi. The laboratory will be monitoring various water quality parameters, including Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solid (TSS), and ammoniacal nitrogen, chlorides, pH and other parameters. The laboratory will also be monitoring the level of dosing …

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Lake Erie's Algae Blooms Start with Less Food for Plants
2 months ago

Lake Erie's Algae Blooms Start with Less Food for Plants

Associated Press  

Lake Erie is experiencing a harmful algal bloom due to nutrient runoff from agricultural fields. To address this issue, farmers in the area are implementing conservation practices such as strip-till farming and buffer strips to reduce nutrient input. These efforts are helping to mitigate the algae bloom, but more funding and support are needed to achieve a sustainable solution.

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California cracks down on another Central Valley farm area for groundwater depletion
3 months ago

California cracks down on another Central Valley farm area for groundwater depletion

LA Times  

California water regulators are cracking down on a second farming area in the San Joaquin Valley for failing to take adequate steps to curb overpumping that is depleting groundwater, causing the land to sink and damaging a canal that transports water for 1 million acres of farmland and more than 250,000 people. “It just strikes me that we really are …

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Noida: Treatment plant and wetland come up in Sector 54 to transform ecosystem
3 months ago

Noida: Treatment plant and wetland come up in Sector 54 to transform ecosystem

Hindustan Times  

A new tertiary treatment plant and a state-of-the-art wetland have been set up at the Sector 54 sewage treatment plant complex, with an aim to ensure sustainable water management and environmental restoration, said officials of the Noida authority on Monday. The TTP, with a capacity of 54MLD, is designed to improve water quality by significantly reducing turbidity and controlling pollutants …

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Best Livpure water purifiers in India: Top 6 advanced and durable choices
3 months, 1 week ago

Best Livpure water purifiers in India: Top 6 advanced and durable choices

Live Mint  

Discover the top Livpure water purifiers in India that offer the best features and value for money. Specifications of Livpure GLO PRO++ RO+UV+UF | Water Purifier for Home - 7 L Storage: 7-liter capacity RO+UV+UF+TDS purification Mineralizer for enhanced taste Suitable for municipal water supply Storage tank for continuous supply Reasons to buy Reasons to avoid High purification capacity May …

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Urban Company water purifiers vs other top brands: A comparison guide for pure water at home
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Urban Company water purifiers vs other top brands: A comparison guide for pure water at home

Live Mint  

Urban Company water purifiers versus other top brands: A good water purifier ensures clean, safe drinking water, protecting health and improving water quality for both homes and offices. Specifications of Urban Company Native M1 Water Purifier Purification Technologies: RO, UV, Copper, Alkaline Filtration Stages: 10-stage system Capacity: 8 litres Maintenance: Requires no service for 2 years Warranty: 2 years The …

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Paralympic triathlon events are postponed for a day because of poor water quality in the Seine River
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic triathlon events are postponed for a day because of poor water quality in the Seine River

Associated Press  

PARIS — Paralympic triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday were postponed for a day because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall, organizers said. The 11 para triathlon events are now scheduled for Monday, the Paris 2024 organizing committee and World Triathlon said in a joint statement. While organizers awaited new test results, Rabadan …

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Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Paralympic organisers postpone triathlon in Seine over water quality

The Hindu  

Paralympic organisers on Sunday postponed the triathlon by a day over worries about the River Seine’s water quality. “The latest analysis shows a deterioration in the water quality of the Seine following heavy rainfall over the past two days,” the organisers said. “It was decided to schedule the 11 medal sessions of the Para triathlon on September 2,” they added, …

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Best alternatives to Aquaguard water purifier: Check out the top 7 options with modern designs and the latest features
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Best alternatives to Aquaguard water purifier: Check out the top 7 options with modern designs and the latest features

Live Mint  

Explore top alternatives to Aquaguard water purifiers, covering key features, purification technologies, maintenance, and value to help you choose the best water purifier for your home’s needs. Specifications of KENT Gold Optima Gravity Water Purifier Colour: White Capacity: 10 litres Purification method: Ultra filtration Dimension: 28L x 23W x 52H cm 3. Specifications of Livpure Glo Lite RO+UF+Carbon Filter Colour: …

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Seine Water Quality Issues Resurface For Paralympics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Seine Water Quality Issues Resurface For Paralympics

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PARIS — Concerns over water quality in the Seine River resurfaced at the Paralympic Games on Thursday when organizers changed the schedule for para triathlon races. All 11 medal events are to be held on one day, Sept. 1, instead of two as originally planned, Paris 2024 organizers said in a statement. The organizers said the river’s …

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Three German open water swimmers fall ill after Olympic races in the Seine River
4 months, 1 week ago

Three German open water swimmers fall ill after Olympic races in the Seine River

The Hindu  

Three German swimmers became ill after competing in the open water races at the Paris Olympics, though it was not immediately clear if the long-polluted Seine River was responsible for their sickness. The German committee said in its statement that three of its athletes became ill. “Two female German open water swimmers were treated as outpatients for nausea, vomiting and …

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German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River
4 months, 1 week ago

German open water athlete falls ill after swimming in the Seine River

The Independent  

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