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Your Dog’s Carbon “Paw Print.” That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Global investment in renewable technology grew in the first six months of this year, despite Trump’s efforts to promote fossil fuels. A new report says that seven out of nine critical limits for Earth’s health have now been breached. Heat waves are now happening in...rivers. Do you know your dog’s carbon “paw print”?

A High Five for the High Seas. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Last week, the High Seas Treaty that seeks to protect marine biodiversity cleared its final hurdle to become international law. A new report by six water experts said immediate steps need to be taken to substantially reduce water consumption from the Colorado River. The Salmon River in Alaska was once described as having "the clearest, purest water." Now, it runs orange because of climate change. Seaweed could make flatscreen TVs project sharper, cleaner pictures with more vibrant colors.

From cuts to the National Weather Service to the EPA attempting to rescind the “Endangerment Finding” that determined that greenhouse gases were dangerous to the public, there have been unsettling developments around water, climate, and the environment. However, there have also been many positive news stories. Listen to some recent segments from our newscast that we think stood out.

How Sharks Could Lose Their Fearsome Bite. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Climate.gov—the federal source of information about climate science—will no longer be updated, so its ex-employees are building their own site. How the polluted Tijuana River is polluting the air in San Diego. Oft-maligned prairie dogs are a resource to fight wildfires. How climate change is taking a bite out of shark teeth.

How “Def Con Franklin” Is Defending Water Utilities. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Arizona cities are banding together to fight for their state’s share of a shrinking Colorado River. Feeling stressed? Why a new study says that drinking enough water could help. “Hacker-volunteers” are stepping up to defend U.S. water systems against cyberattacks. What if you could pay for a meal at a restaurant not in cash but in trash?

How Tariffs Could Strain Water Supplies. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: A judge says construction must temporarily stop at “Alligator Alcatraz” to review its environmental impacts on the Florida Everglades. The Trump administration wants to revise the National Climate Assessment, the foundation of U.S. climate science. Tariffs are being used as a tool to grow the U.S. semiconductor industry. Is there enough water to support making more chips? Why the Eiffel Tower gets taller and leans in the summer.

How a Doorbell Camera Can Save Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The Trump administration released a new climate report that’s been widely criticized by scientists for being full of errors. Fewer animals in a forest weakens its ability to mitigate climate change. Your doorbell camera could now run your sprinklers to save you water. How do you spell potato? T-o-m-a-t-o, according to new research.

Watering Down Water Protections. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headines: The EPA wants to reverse the scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. The courts banned the herbicide dicamba twice. Now, the Trump administration wants to make it legal. Funds for thousands of people in a California farming region whose water is contaminated with pesticides are being withdrawn. A new study found that penguins have a secret strategy for finding their way home after swimming far from land.

Did National Weather Service Cuts Worsen the Disaster in Texas? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: After the devastating floods in Texas, questions have been raised asking whether cuts to the National Weather Service contributed to the disaster. A new study says melting glaciers could trigger explosive volcanic eruptions globally. The war in Ukraine has sparked a clean energy revolution in the country. Integrating Indigenous knowledge can improve solar power forecasts.

Fireflies are nature’s flash mob—appearing briefly to dazzle and glow before dying. That makes the charismatic creatures, which are crucial to ecosystem health, challenging to study, but a team of scientists is learning more about them by appealing to their romantic side.

How Norway Achieved a Nearly 100 Percent Recycling Rate. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The Trump administration announced it was rescinding the “Roadless Rule” that stops some National Forest land from being developed. For the first time, scientists have observed whales that live in the Salish Sea “allokelping.” Relief from achy joints or a headache might soon come from plastic waste. Would you recycle a bottle if it entered you into a lottery to win $1,000?

Do Bans on Plastic Bags Work? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: A study from Stanford University says a market-based approach to the Colorado River would help sustain fish and their habitats. In a win for oceans, the High Seas Treaty is closer than ever to coming into effect. How rivers can supercharge hurricanes. Plastic bag bans and fees are working, a new study found.

The Magic of Mixing Soda Cans, Seawater, and Coffee. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The European Union unveiled an Ocean Pact to protect the seas, which was swiftly criticized by six major environmental organizations. Hurricanes can stir up dramatic changes in the deep ocean. A recipe for zero-emissions fuel? Soda cans, seawater, and caffeine.

The Oceans Are Getting Darker. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Colorado River users received a grim prediction about the amount of water that will flow to Lake Powell, which could mean cutbacks in the future. A controversial plan to transport crude oil by rail along portions of the Colorado River is much closer to becoming a reality. The oceans have gotten darker over the past two decades. Scientists are concerned. Hawai‘i just implemented a tax you can feel good about.

Plants Get Sweeter When They “Hear” Bees. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: There will be more storms than normal this hurricane season. Will the National Weather Service be ready? A new study says that plants can “hear” pollinators nearby and will make their nectar sweeter in response. How penguins could help slow warming in Antarctica. Shrinking Nemo? Clownfish are adapting to marine heatwaves by getting shorter.

A Different Kind of Powerball. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The Trump administration wants to remove limits on dangerous “forever chemicals” in drinking water. How putting concrete balls at the bottom of the ocean could store electricity. A gel that releases some of coral larvae’s favorite “scents” may help restore reefs. Fingers wrinkle the same way every time they’re in water—and that might help solve crimes.

Putting This Weed on Your Plate Could Protect the Ocean. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: What are Pope Leo XIV’s views on climate and the environment? (And, why you should care.) There is shortage of omega-3, which is vital for human health—and climate change is making it worse.

Trees Know an Eclipse Is Coming Before it Starts. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report Headlines: The National Climate Assessment is required by law every four years. Trump just dismissed 400 of its scientists. Trump wants to expedite seabed mining of cobalt and nickel even though EV manufacturers are shifting away from using the minerals. Sanitary pads are 90 percent plastic. Now, researchers have developed ones made from cornstarch. A new study found that older trees school younger ones about what to expect in a solar eclipse.

It’s been nearly 100 days since the Trump administration took office and there has been much troubling news around water, climate, and the environment. But there have also been many positive news stories. Listen to some segments from our newscast that we think stood out.

Could Climate Change Make Rice Unhealthy? Headlines: Trump’s tariff wars are likely to speed up seabed mining, which could endanger marine habitats. The Trump administration has halted a massive offshore wind project that would have powered 500,000 homes. Climate change could make rice toxic. Sh*t happens—and it’s being used to break down plastic.