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New Mexico moves to label “Forever Chemicals” amid industry pushback

New Mexico moves to label “forever chemicals” in everyday products as part of its new PFAS Protection Act, sparking industry resistance.

EPA moves forward on PFAS cleanup rules

The Environmental Protection Agency is retaining the hazardous designation for PFOA and PFOS under Superfund law and preparing a framework to guide future cleanup decisions, while communities raise...

UT Dallas: New research tests removal of PFAS “forever chemicals”

UT Dallas scientists test new materials to capture and break down PFAS, offering hope for safer water and reduced chemical contamination.

Know what you’re drinking? Livestock manure linked to toxic tap water

A new EWG report reveals over 122 million Americans were exposed to dangerous trihalomethanes in drinking water due to livestock manure runoff. Learn more.

Unintended Consequences: Recycling practices leading to microplastic contamination

A new study reveals recycling processes may contribute to significant microplastic pollution, highlighting the urgent need for reduced plastic usage.

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Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…
Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025
We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.
Helen Ck on Water rights? Utah moves to clarify ownership of geothermal resourcesOctober 22, 2025
Until we acknowledge the wisdom of the first people's , and recognize that the land and all below and above…
Deborah on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025
Interesting. I have read that, but I agree that a lot of our problems are based on overuse. Thanks for…
Jim Garing on Humans, not climate, have drained Tucson’s aquifersOctober 18, 2025
These conclusions rhyme with the conclusions in "The West Without Water" by Malamud and Ingram, who have made a case…