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Nations Agree to First-Ever Global Fee on Greenhouse Gases. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: President Trump has sicced the Department of Justice on states trying to combat climate change. The Trump administration wants NOAA to shift from conservation and restoration work toward unleashing American fossil fuel production. A new agreement marks the first time a global industry will pay a price on its climate pollution. Why you should love these picnic pests.

You may think there are few areas of cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico right now, given the current climate of tariffs and deportations. However, through the charm of insect ambassadors, the two countries are collaborating to protect nature.

Making Acid Rain Great Again? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: A company was secretly discussing a plan with the Trump administration to start seabed mining in the Pacific and circumvent a UN treaty. There’s a push in the U.S. to go nuclear. Trump’s EPA could allow acid rain to reign again. Shocker. This tree benefits by getting struck by lightning.

Bursting a Weather Forecaster’s Balloon. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: DOGE cuts will mean fewer weather balloons, which provide information for forecasters that cannot be obtained any other way. The Trump administration has rejected a request made by Mexico for water from the Colorado River to help the city of Tijuana. March 21 was the first World Day for Glaciers—many of which will not survive the 21st century, new research warns. This "retirement home" for penguins includes physical therapy, treatment for cataracts, and even acupuncture.

Why Climate Change Means Fewer Satellites. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency announced it will undo 31 landmark regulations meant to protect clean air and water. The Supreme Court rejected a Republican-led effort to halt climate change lawsuits. Climate change will reduce the available space in Earth’s atmosphere to launch satellites. All’s fair in love and war? Male octopuses paralyze females during sex to avoid being eaten.

No NOAA, No Safety? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Fears have been raised about how NOAA staff cuts by the Trump administration could affect air traffic safety. Progress was made at the COP16 biodiversity meeting last week toward its goal to stem extinction and environmental degradation. Researchers have identified a drink that can help you get the lead out. If you can’t beat ‘em—eat ‘em.

Greenland’s Most Valuable Resource Isn’t Its Minerals. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: In his first 30 days in office, Trump has upended environmental and climate policies and fired personnel at the EPA, Energy Department, and Department of the Interior. Trump wants to exploit Greenland for its minerals and fossil fuels, but global warming has made extracting those resources difficult. Europe wants to deploy wind power to reach net zero by 2050, but new research shows wind speeds are decreasing because of climate change. A proposed Czech dam was stalled by government dawdling, so eager beavers built it for them—for free.

Weather Forecasting Could Become an Unsafe Free-for-All. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The Trump administration appears to be dismantling NOAA, following the blueprint outlined in Project 2025. Elon Musk moves to shutter the agency that was investigating him.

Trump responds to the L.A. wildfires with false claims and actions that dismayed state officials and experts. A deep dive into DeepSeek—could the new AI tool be better for the environment?

Why Leaving the Paris Agreement May not Be a Bad Thing. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Without any evidence, Trump declared an energy emergency to fast track fossil fuel development. How the absence of the U.S. at the COP climate talks could keep things moving forward. Ash from the L.A. fires spread 100 miles out to sea, exposing marine life to the toxic particles. How oyster “blood” could help fight superbugs.

How Trump Could Slow the L.A. Recovery. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Some of the “second responders” who will be crucial to rebuild L.A. could be deported. The U.S. Supreme Court says climate change lawsuits can proceed against oil giants. A new study says that putting solar panels on reservoirs in the U.S. could generate enough energy to power 100 million homes a year. Drought makes mosquitoes thirsty for your blood.

The Whiplash That Led to Disaster—A Special Edition on the California Fires

The Legacy of the First Green President. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Jimmy Carter, the president who tried to save the Earth. Biden seeks to cement his green legacy by blocking future oil and gas drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. According to a new study, enjoying a cup of tea could mean taking in billions of pieces of microplastics with every sip. Move over pumpkin spice. Pistachio could soon be all the rage in lattes—and water conservation.

Drought Talks Dry Up. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The Biden administration has been moving quickly to Trump-proof environmental and climate programs. Efforts to combat drought both globally and in the U.S. West went nowhere. Putting the wrong tree in the wrong place could make global warming worse. When plants cry, insects say goodbye.

Car Paint That Packs a Charge. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: David and Goliath—small island nations sue large developed countries for damages. Climate records were broken last year because a certain type of cloud has gone missing. Last week’s tsunami warning on the west coast was canceled, and although the chance of one occurring is low—it's far from impossible. Solar paint by Mercedes-Benz could make plugging in an EV a thing of the past.

Giving AI the Side-Eye. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Russia were called the “Low Ambition Coalition” for slow-walking efforts to clean up plastics. AI is criticized for using vast quantities of water and energy, and a new study shows it will also create massive amounts of electronic waste. Songbirds are divorcing as extreme weather pushes couples past the breaking point. A dog in the UK has learned how to bark up the right tree to tackle disease.

Researchers have identified a previously unknown compound in drinking water, a power generation method that could unleash a tsunami of renewable energy, and an Oxford researcher has identified which creature will rule the world after we're gone.

This Week in Water for November 17, 2024 by H2ORadio

Could China Now Become a Green Superpower? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: How China could take advantage of Trump’s win and leave the U.S. even further behind on renewable energy. Biden’s progress on water regulations will likely dry up under Trump. Why—even with more precipitation—droughts will last longer and cover wider areas. How gophers brought Mount St. Helens back to life—in one day.

Ratting Out Traffickers. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Climate change might have ratcheted up the gota fría that produced extreme rainfall in the region around Valencia, Spain. Plastic on beaches can now be seen from space. Poison…or panacea? How a tiny aquatic fern could feed the world. They have names like Attenborough, Teddy, and Thoreau—and like their namesakes, they are conservationists—only with tails.