Lumberjack Bruce Berry stands on the western edge of his property overlooking Penny Island at the mouth of the Russian River in Jenner, California. Critics worry that his future logging plans will affect water supplies. Eric Castro/For the SF Chronicle In the cool shade of a redwood forest, landowner Bruce Berry and a forestry consultant … Read more
This article was originally published by Inside Climate News and is republished here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Officials were already sounding the alarm across the western United States in early March after a historically low snowfall winter, with snow gradually melting into the spring and summer, providing water to communities. As we … Read more
Tiny pieces of plastic have been found in almost every organ in the body, including the brain and lungs. For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency is adding these microplastics to the list of drinking water contaminants it is considering for future regulation. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to … Read more
The EPA warns that microplastics and pharmaceuticals, along with other chemicals and microorganisms, are potential contaminants of concern in drinking water. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images In response to public health concerns about microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation’s drinking water, the Trump administration added them for the first time … Read more
The Kona storm is gone and the beaches are busy for spring break. Although the ocean appears to be close enough to normal conditions, it may not actually be. What many Hawaii travelers don’t realize is that Hawaii is still under a Sewage Spill Advisory, Brown Water Advisory, and High Bacteria Alert for all of … Read more
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It’s been about a week and a half since Erie city officials told residents to turn off their sprinklers due to what the town called “unprecedented” water usage. April has arrived, bringing some relief to the town and more water. But that doesn’t mean things are all clear, as drought looms in communities across the … Read more
One of the worst aspects of my episode was the shame that accompanied the days of lying in bed and accomplishing nothing (Photo: Dorothy Herson) I was halfway through Elvia Wilkes’ The Oval, a fictional feminist dystopian novel, when an overwhelming, familiar wave of depression washed over me. It became impossible to decipher the words … Read more