Scientists at a United Nations conference in Spain called Friday for more research into the sharp rise in ocean temperatures which they warn could have devastating consequences.
ROMA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of Roma has made progress in lifting the boil water notice. The city has asked its residents to boil their water before using and consuming it for two weeks. According to a release from city officials, they have been working diligently with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to []
Researchers at the American Museum of Natural History have found that over the last 120 years, the porosity—or small-scale holes—in mussel shells along the East Coast of the United States has increased, potentially due to warming waters. The study, which analyzed modern mussel shells in comparison to specimens in the Museum's historic collection, was published in the journal PLoS ONE.
The Hawaii Department of Health today issued a brown water advisory for the bay Kailua Beach Park.
Canoe and kayak races in Maine traditionally draw people of all skill levels, but this weekend paddlers will have to rise to the challenge of fast water.
These marine mammals, affectionately dubbed "sea cows," have found solace in the artificially warmed waters discharged by power plants.
By ALEXA ST. JOHN (Associated Press) Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time, top reef scientists declared Monday, a result of warming ocean waters amid human-caused climate change. Coral reef bleaching across at least 53 countries, territories or local economies has been confirmed from February 2023 to now, scientists […]
As snow falls on Antarctica, layers build up and turn to ice. Over time, this compressed snow has become a continent-sized glacier, or ice sheet. It's enormous—almost double the size of Australia and far larger than the continental United States.
A report, published by the International Coral Reef Institute, reveals that since 2023 there have been mass bleaching of coral reefs in at least 53 countries, territories and local economies.
Consumers may have to pay more for water that is not used for household purposes or drinking to discourage excessive use, water company Vitens has told the Telegraaf. Vitens, which has six million customers, said it is looking into ways of making “luxury use”, such as watering gardens and filling up swimming pools more expensive. “We are looking into introducing a basic rate for water that is used for cooking, drinking, showering and flushing the toilet. Everything else will cost
Since early Saturday morning, residents of several towns in Zeeland and West Brabant have been advised to boil tap water before use. The Zeeland Safety Region warned that small amounts of bacteria may have entered the water due to a leak in a water pipe in the Brabant village of Nieuw-Vossemeer.
Caroline County residents are being asked to boil all tap water as a safety precaution following a water main break.