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It’s Not Just Climate Change, It’s Ocean Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Forecast: The first freeze is falling later and fewer forecasters will be around to foretell it. Acidity in the oceans has increased by more than 25 percent since the Industrial Revolution, and that's affecting sea life. Nicaragua has decided to join the Paris Agreement, leaving just the U.S. and Syria opposing. The Journal of Nursing Scholarship published a special edition devoted entirely to how climate change is threatening human health. Republicans have moved to open the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska to oil and gas development. Media matters: Californians conserved water because they were well informed by journalists

It’s harvest time for much of the country and also a time to plan for the season ahead. For a growing number of farmers, that will mean planting something called “cover crops”—plants that reduce erosion, conserve water, build healthy soils, and reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides—all while maintaining yields. As H2O Radio reports, the soil health movement is shifting the ground beneath farmers' feet—for the better.

We’re All Exposed and We’re All at Risk. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Air, water, and soil pollution are killing more people in the world each year than all wars and violence. A 27-year study documents a remarkable decline in insects. A proposed pipeline will cross about 700 rivers and streams in Virginia and roughly 320 waterways in North Carolina. A super typhoon hitting Japan may affect weather in the U.S. Hot off the press: NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is out with its 2017-18 winter forecast

The Link Between Climate Change and California’s Fires. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Scientists are increasingly suggesting that climate change has played a role in shaping fire seasons in California and other parts of the world. Some Puerto Ricans may have no choice but to drink water contaminated by a federally designated hazardous waste site. Ophelia heads toward Ireland as the strongest hurricane in the eastern Atlantic so late in the year. The Supreme Court will hear two water dispute cases between states. Researchers have mapped the geologic plumbing of Old Faithful and found a huge reservoir that generates the landmark’s famous eruptions

Can Balloons Reconnect Puerto Rico? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. One issue coming to light after the recent hurricanes is how wildlife was affected. Last week the EPA confirmed that one of the most powerful carcinogens, dioxin, has leaked from a Superfund site just east of Houston, following Hurricane Harvey. Another country bans fracking. Radioactive material from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant is leaching into the ocean nearly 60 miles away. This project is anything but "loony" and could restore some normalcy to Puerto Rico.

The Colorado River Sues...Colorado. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Water quality in Puerto Rico was an issue before Maria. Can the Colorado River stand up in court? There's a potential energy source that is non-polluting and works whether the sun is shining or the wind is blowing. Scientists are in awe—and a bit fearful—about a new study regarding the 2011 tsunami in Japan. There's good news...and bad news about your grande-half-caff-no-foam-soy latte.

The Mayor of San Juan Pleads, “Don’t Forget Us.” Even as ships with supplies start to arrive in Puerto Rico, a humanitarian crisis begins to unfold. Before Maria ravaged the Caribbean, two typhoons pummeled Vietnam, the Philippines, and Japan. When we consider the horrible devastation of the earthquake that struck Mexico City last week, we don’t usually think of water or lakes—but we certainly could. A new study about the Flint water crisis shows additional repercussions from lead poisoning. Gatorade finds itself in hot water with California's attorney general.

Today on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water: Federal and state regulators have not released contamination levels after Hurricane Harvey, so environmental groups, as well as the New York Times, studied the air and water themselves. The U.S. and Mexico are close to extending an agreement about the Colorado River. There was a major victory for environmental groups suing to block federal coal leases. Even before a major earthquake struck Chiapas in southern Mexico about a week ago, another problem was plaguing some local townspeople—their water was disappearing. There really might be an "Octopus's Garden."

As Irma Hits Florida, Worries Rise in Houston. Those stories and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Pika are small, cute mammals that live in broken rock habitats or talus fields high in the mountains above treeline. Adorable as they are, these critters might have a serious story to tell about the impacts of climate change. Research is showing a correlation between the loss of ice and permafrost under the talus, and the disappearance of the animals. As temperatures rise, where pika live could indicate the health of a watershed—and foretell our future water supply.

The Floods of August. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

One of the Worst Flooding Disasters in U.S. History. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

States Challenge Native Americans’ Claims to Groundwater. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

A food desert, as defined by the USDA, is an area where a substantial number of residents lack access to a supermarket or grocery store. The difficulty in obtaining affordable fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats can lead to poor diets and conditions such as obesity or diabetes. Research shows that food deserts occur more in low-income areas of cities, but one group of students is working to change that statistic with a fresh approach.

Help Is on the Way for Coral Reefs. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

California Counties Sue Oil and Gas Giants. That Story and More on H2O Radio’s Weekly News Report about Water.

Don’t Mess with These Sisters. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

Ancient Rome Offers a Solution to Sea Level Rise. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.

The Country of Pakistan May Be Running Out of Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.

Climate Change Expedition Held Up by Climate Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.