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Could This Group of Voters Decide the Election? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Countries could come close to meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement—unfortunately they are not following through on pledges. Earth’s water cycle is out of balance for the first time in human history. Dolphin breath contains microplastics. Could climate change change the outcome of the election?

We depend on the web for nearly every aspect of our daily lives but is this vital infrastructure secure from hackers or bad actors? That answer rests on the bottom of the ocean—or on university job boards.

Your Toothbrush Is a Laboratory. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Despite devastating wildfires and hurricanes, people are moving to areas prone to climate disasters. A new national marine sanctuary has been designated off the California coast—and is the first nominated by a tribe. It’s been dubbed a “floating megabomb,” and some are speculating it’s a Trojan horse. The next breakout antibiotic might be a virus living on your toothbrush.

Is It Fluoride's Last Ride? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Climate change may have caused 50 percent more rain to fall over parts of Georgia and the Carolinas during Hurricane Helene. Californians will soon be able to recycle their clothes instead of sending them to landfills. Fluoride in drinking water may no longer be as effective as it once was, researchers say. Want to protect your kids' eyesight? Tell them to go outside and play.

A “Silver Tsunami” Is Hitting the Water Industry. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: A new report out last week diagnoses planet Earth as being in critical condition. The EPA says a “silver tsunami” is hitting water utilities as experienced workers retire at an escalating rate. If an island nation is swallowed by the sea because of global warming, is it still a country? Technically, no, but that could change. For mosquitoes, CBD could be a total downer.

What Caused a 650-Foot Tsunami? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: For one year, scientists had been perplexed by a “USO,” but now that mystery has been solved. Summer storms in cities are more intense and frequent than in rural areas—and now we know why. There’s growing concern about a chemical you’ve probably never heard of and it’s found almost everywhere. Researchers have identified a potential new cosmetic ingredient that could reduce wrinkles and age spots—fish guts.

It's nearly fall and time to reflect on the year so far, which included many positive news stories about water, climate, and the environment. Listen back to segments from our newscast that we think stood out.

New Antibiotics Could Come from the Arctic. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is allowing a river to run free for the first time in more than a century. Researchers are using bacteria “spit” to recycle rare earth metals from old batteries and electronics. The crisis of antibiotic resistant bacteria could be remedied in the Arctic. Scientists traveling in a “flying go-kart” guide lost birds to their winter feeding grounds.

Did Climate Change Sink a Superyacht? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Did climate change sink a yacht off Sicily? One scientist says warm ocean water is “rocket fuel” for storms that generate waterspouts. U.S. reservoirs are shrinking and becoming less reliable. How to fight coastal erosion and protect beaches? Use electric sand. Your next salsa might taste better because of this sustainability hack.

The Military Defies an Order to Clean Up Groundwater. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The U.S. Air Force is defying an order to clean up groundwater, citing the Supreme Court’s overturning of “Chevron deference.” Why isn’t Colorado’s snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? New research says it might be about what happens in the spring. Researchers are getting the dirt on underground parties, where the noisier it is, the better. Hanging ten? Getting tubed? Scientists are pretty stoked about surfing.

What’s the Environmental Record of Tim Walz? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Environmentalists are ecstatic about the choice of Governor Tim Walz to be Kamala Harris's running mate. How a party balloon shut down a water system. A healthy ocean depends on a variety of sharks, but humans are killing many species at unsustainable rates. This bright idea could help meet worldwide energy demands and mitigate the climate crisis.

What’s the Climate Record of Kamala Harris? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: More than 350 prominent environmental and climate activists signed a letter endorsing Kamala Harris for president. So, what's her record? Because of water withdrawals and global warming, the Great Salt Lake in Utah is a huge source of greenhouse gas emissions. We expect records to be broken at the Olympics, but shattering old climate numbers are probably not what athletes and fans had in mind. Meet Pestina, the way-too-sexy cartoon insect that got canceled by the USDA in the 1960s. (Maybe the Playboy-style centerfold was a bit much?)

Before Colorado was a state, some people defended their water with guns and dynamite. Now, all it takes is a cellphone.

Meet a Unique Storm Chaser. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: What is the climate record of JD Vance, Trump’s choice for VP? This ocean creature can shift an amount of sand equal to the mass of the Great Sphinx of Giza. Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation and making our days longer. This seabird not only flies into hurricanes but also chases them.

A River Sued a City—and Won. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The conservative Heritage Foundation’s roadmap called Project 2025 would dismantle rules and offices related to energy and the environment. A court in Ecuador ruled that the rights of a river had been violated by pollution coming from the country’s capital city, Quito. A cactus has gone extinct because of sea level rise. The 1965 science fiction novel Dune has inspired a spacesuit that will allow astronauts to convert their pee into water.

In This State, the Kids Are All Right. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Was Hurricane Beryl a freak occurrence or a sign of things to come? Kids in Hawai‘i have prevailed in their climate lawsuit—a first against a state or the federal government. This “miracle tree” is allowing farmers to grow renewable energy. This insect’s ability to diagnose wounds and then treat them accordingly rivals human medical systems.

Supreme Court Guts Protecting Air and Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: The Supreme Court just made it harder for federal agencies like the EPA to safeguard air and water. Protecting around one percent of the planet could avoid a human-caused sixth mass extinction, a new study says. Why are hailstones able to get as big as grapefruits? Not all pollen is the same—so variety is the bee's knees to meeting bees' needs.

The November elections are starting to dominate the media, and many pundits as well as social scientists are trying to tease out which issues might sway voters. Will it be democracy, abortion, immigration—or perhaps climate change? Comedians in Boulder, Colorado, hope global warming will be motivating—if they can make people laugh about it.

How Wetland Scientists Made D-Day a Success. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: Months before D-Day, British commandos swam to the French coast under the cover of darkness to collect sediment samples. Smoke from wildfires is so pervasive that scientists have introduced the concept of a “lake-smoke day.” Your salad may have a new condiment—road wear particles from tires. How dead people in Spain are supporting renewable energy.

“Day Zero” Approaches in Mexico City. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines: As Mexicans went to the polls to elect a new president, one of their top issues was water. To cope with record heat and water shortages in India, some people are turning to ancient methods to stay cool. In a “historic” win for small island nations, an international court has deemed human-caused greenhouse gas emissions a marine pollutant. Boaters better beware if these sea creatures are nearby.