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How a California County Removes PFAS from Its Drinking Water

J. Wayne Miller, Ph.D. Water Treatment Plant is the nation's largest Per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) water treatment plant, constructed in recent years as a partnership between the…

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Innovative Reactive Barriers Tested to Combat Nitrate Pollution in Long Island

In a promising development from the shores of Long Island, New York, researchers have introduced a novel approach to curb the flow of nitrate into the Atlantic Ocean, addressing a long-standing…

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New Mexico Considers Using Oil and Gas Byproduct to Address Water Scarcity Amid Environmental Concerns

As New Mexico grapples with diminishing freshwater resources amidst a warming climate, state officials are contemplating the use of produced water—a byproduct of oil and gas extraction—to…

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Balancing Progress and Preservation in the Future of Lithium Mining in the U.S.

A recent article in the business section of Forbes titled "2024 Could Be The Year For American Lithium" highlights significant developments in the US energy sector's transition in lithium…

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Securing its Future with the Navajo Nation's Historic Water Rights Settlement in Arizona

The Navajo Nation is on the verge of finalizing a water rights settlement in Arizona, marking the culmination of a lengthy negotiation process that spans several decades. This historic agreement…

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Ohio State Works to Advance Global Water Access in Honduras

In a concerted effort to support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and tackle one of the 14 Grand Challenges in Engineering outlined by the National Academy for Engineering, a…

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Striving for Water Equity in the Navajo Nation

The residents of the Navajo Nation, amidst Arizona's picturesque landscapes, embody the Navajo people's deep connection with their ancestral land. However, despite the serene environment, a…

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Revolutionary Technology in Ohio Destroys Toxic PFAS in Firefighting Foams

Firefighters in Ohio have been utilizing aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) to combat oil and gas fires since the 1960s; however, Ohio is now revolutionizing how it handles toxic materials by…

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World Food Day 2023

Water is life, water is food.

Leave no one behind.

World Food Day is one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar, promoting worldwide awareness of hunger and promoting action…