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What the Moon’s Wobble Means for Coastlines. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A month’s worth of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of Germany. Was climate change to blame? Historic landfills that contain PCBs are ticking time bombs, scientists warn. By the mid-2030s, higher sea levels will be amplified by the moon's wobble. The EPA allowed oil companies to use compounds in their fracking activities that break down into dangerous PFAS chemicals. Restaurants in the UK could be in hot water if they boil lobsters.

A Toilet That Pays People to Use It. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Excessive heat continued to grip the West, where over 30 million people were under either an excessive heat warning or advisory. Extreme high temperatures in Canada caused over one billion sea creatures to die. La Niña conditions could bring wet and cool weather to the Northwest but dampen the possibility of rain across the Southwest. To prevent roads from getting too hot with climate change, some cities are spraying the asphalt with...sunscreen. Imagine having a toilet that pays you to use it.

Could There Be a Mask Mandate...for Cows? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Climate change and extreme drought led to the record-setting "heat dome" in the western U.S. and Canada last week. According to a new report, American cities lack "tree equity." As drought deepens in the West, for the first time ever, anglers are being asked to limit fishing on a celebrated trout stream in Colorado. Cows in Europe might start wearing masks to slow the pace of global warming.

Climate Change Is Driving Plant Die-Offs in the Desert. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A new infrastructure bill could be the largest investment in clean drinking water and wastewater in American history. Drought in parts of Montana has led to a plague of grasshoppers. Vegetation is disappearing in desert ecosystems already on the edge of habitability. The U.S. Navy detonated a 40,000-pound bomb in the ocean off Florida. They’re strong, light, humongous, and have nice curves. Use 'em again.

Water-Guzzling Data Centers Are Being Built in the Arizona Desert. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Severe drought in the West is increasing the risk of electricity shortages, as water levels needed to generate hydropower fall. Mesa, Arizona, recently approved a massive new computer data center, which will require over one million gallons of water a day. Usually mosquitoes are only a summertime nuisance, but a new study shows they might bug us in the spring and fall, too. Antidepressants in streams and ponds are making crayfish cray-cray. The Michelin Man has taken up sailing.

Starting in the late 1950s, nearly everything but the kitchen sink was put in the ocean off the Southern California coast to promote sportfishing and recreational diving. It may sound like dumping, but initially there was serious science behind it.

Yellow Is The New Green. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: This state is telling residents that when it comes to their landscapes, they need only "to survive not thrive." The Biden administration moves to expand protections for waterways. Biden officials won’t allow roads or development in the Tongass National Forest, one of the world’s largest intact temperate rainforests. Earth just got a new ocean. Scientists locate reclusive whales using bomb detectors. Plastic Barbie® wants to keep oceans free of plastics. Spider silk shows promise as a single-use plastic alternative.

Many of the World’s Lakes Are in Trouble. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Drought in the West leads one governor to ask residents to pray for rain. The Biden administration suspends some drilling leases in Alaska but supports a fossil fuel project in a separate sensitive Arctic landscape. In an alarming trend, freshwater lakes are losing oxygen at a rate three to nine times faster than the oceans. In the latest “land back” effort by indigenous people, a tribe in Maine has reclaimed an island taken nearly 200 years ago. Elephants use their trunks as a suitcase.

As Drought Worsens, The Feds Turn Off the Tap. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: It’s shaping up to be the worst water crisis in generations, as severe drought stretches from Canada to Mexico. Because of the drought, young Chinook salmon, which normally swim downstream to the Pacific Ocean, are making the journey by truck. A rule meant to curb air pollution from ships is leading to ocean pollution. A new study finds ghost forests release "tree farts" that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. An airport made beer—a lighter German-style Kölsch— using air conditioners.

Bees Stick Out Their Tongues to Detect COVID-19. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The official "normal" temperature across the U.S. is now one degree hotter than it was 20 years ago. Two new reports say catastrophic sea level rise can be avoided—but only if we act quickly. Biden's "America the Beautiful" initiative could redefine U.S. conservation as we know it. Researchers in the Netherlands have taught bees to sniff out COVID-19. New shape-shifting pasta saves on packaging and cooking time.

Wild Horses Survive in the Desert by Digging Wells. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Barrels found off the coast of California expose what has long been suspected—industries have treated the ocean as a cheap alternative to landfills. Herds of wild horses and donkeys roam deserts and dig wells to get water to benefit themselves and other species. Container ships are piled high with boxes that mostly stay on board even in rough seas, but it turns out, some are falling off. The waste that comes from corn—stalks, leaves, and husks—can be used to clean water. Wasps—not the gangsters of the insect world they're made out to be.

What Wildfire Smoke Could Do to Your Skin. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Wildfire smoke can damage the largest organ of the human body—skin. Of the thousands of miles of oil and gas pipelines running through the Gulf of Mexico, almost none of them are checked for leaks. Trump’s unfinished border wall is worrying communities along the Rio Grande. "Pizzlies" are growing in numbers because of climate change. Brush your teeth! It could keep you safer from COVID-19.

China Tells Japan, “If It's Safe, Drink It.” That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Japan announced it will gradually release wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, sparking criticism. A simple solution for sea level rise is being thrown away. There's white paint—and then there's "new ultra-white paint"—and it can cool buildings by eight degrees Fahrenheit. A pair of college students hopes to restore sand to Louisiana's coastline, bottle by bottle. This floating hotel not only rotates, but in the process, also generates its own electricity.

Corporations Join Environmentalists to Protect the Ocean. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Four major corporations that could profit from deep-sea mining now support a temporary ban. In the West, the length of time between rainstorms has become longer and annual rainfall has become less predictable. More snow is melting in the West before the traditional end of winter, which is more than just bad news for skiers. Leaving Las Vegas: Lawns A Spanish restaurant has the superfood of the future on the menu—and it's sourced from the sea. Soles of shoes could one day be made from filet of sole.

Climate Change Is Taking a Bite Out of Agriculture. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: People think climate change is a distant problem, but it’s already eating away at the world’s food supply. There's a natural way to turn back the clock on ocean acidification. Scientists have detected a toxin called "Very Fast Death Factor" in the air near ponds with algal blooms. Study: Elephants have plenty of habitat—but for humans. Forests are just like us. They’re a lot more productive with a jolt of caffeine.

How Some COVID-19 Deaths Could Have Been Avoided. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Update on Suez ship: Still stuck. An estimated 9,000 COVID-19 deaths might have been avoided if water utilities had not cut off service to delinquent accounts. Scientists are turning wood into bioplastic that completely degrades after three months. A recent MIT innovation is purifying water with tree branches. If you lived on these islands you could fill your car’s tank using the ocean.

A New Place to Generate Power and Conserve Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Researchers at UC, Santa Cruz, have a bright idea about how to conserve water and generate electricity at the same time. Climate change is coming for one of Arizona's most famous icons. Scientists find a way to make a more sustainable beef burger. Can melting glaciers cause earthquakes? Sperm whales have the largest brain of all known mammals—and it helped them outwit 19th-century whalers.

The Connection Between Pollen and Viruses. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Summer could become six months long because of climate change. Pollen can make anyone—even those without hay fever—more susceptible to viruses. If this creature gets decapitated, it simply grows a new body. Shippers are making money off of shipping nothing. Got a great fish tale? Researchers want you to boast in the name of science.

MC Hammer Thinks You Can’t Touch This Science. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Climate change is decimating butterflies in the U.S. West. Most of Northern California's kelp forest ecosystem is gone, replaced by widespread "urchin barrens." Humans are "low flow"—they evolved to run on less water than our closest primate relatives. Birds are declining worldwide, but the coffee you chose may help save them. She's known as the “Fish DJ” and The Hammer thinks she nails it.

In 1948, a World War II-era bomber crashed into Lake Mead, the massive reservoir formed by Hoover Dam that straddles the Arizona-Nevada border. After several failed attempts to locate the plane, it was finally discovered in the early 2000s—still remarkably intact. As lake levels fall, will the draw to see the plane finish it off?