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Phase Down? Or Phase Out? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Will countries finally agree that it’s time to end the fossil fuel age? A new UN report shows that meat alternatives could give those concerned about the planet’s future much to chew on. The dirt on how the Great Wall of China is staying great. What do volcanoes have in common with coffee beans—and why does it make for a better espresso.

The War in Israel Comes for U.S. Water Systems. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A group called “Cyber Av3ngers” attacked a municipal water system in Pennsylvania, saying “Down with Israel.” The COP28 climate summit opened last week with an agreement to establish a historic loss and damage fund to help poorer countries. Using plants to put an end to “period poverty.” Bottlenose dolphins have a newly discovered shocking sense.

They’ve Been Called an “Ecological Train Wreck.” That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Blue whales are thriving thanks to this country’s “debt-for-nature” swap. They’re the most invasive animal on the planet and are roaming close to the U.S.-Canada border, where their populations are exploding. Could skunks lose their stripes? Yes, and that would make them happy. How “koala corridors” could save the iconic endangered animals.

Going Nuclear in a Small Way. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: In a major turnaround, the U.S. is planning to announce an international agreement to triple the use of nuclear power by 2050. They are everywhere on Earth—and now even found in clouds. Green sea turtles are facing a triple whammy. Did you notice that 2023 was a “mast year”?

Could This Discovery Be a Climate Game Changer? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The climate was a winner in last week's elections. The EPA says thousands of people in Minnesota could be drinking water contaminated with nitrates. Has a solution to the climate crisis been buried beneath our feet all along? Snail mail? Letters have been opened 265 years after they were sent.

Kicking the Salt Habit. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: It's getting hotter, faster. Scientists say we now only have six years to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Humans are making Earth’s air, soil, and fresh water saltier, posing an existential threat to biodiversity and ecosystem vitality. Ever heard of the food additive brominated vegetable oil or BVO? The FDA wants to revoke its approval. One way to take a bite out of climate change starts on your dinner plate.

Could a House Plant Detect Toxins in Water? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Conditions in the Colorado River Basin have improved, which could keep the region on a stable footing for the next few years. BlueTriton is sucking up groundwater across the country. Smoke detectors? Check. Carbon monoxide alarms? Check. House plants to warn about toxins in water? Maybe? So long, has-beans—wake up and smell the coffee.

What to do when stuff breaks? From a toaster to a tablet, it's often less frustrating and more tantalizing to just buy something new—but a growing number of people around the world want you to pull up to a table at a Repair Café instead.

Fireproofing Your Home…with Fungi? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Earth’s water cycle, as we have known it, is spinning out of balance. This White House initiative could eliminate the same amount of CO2 emissions as released by 5.5 million gas-fueled cars. How fungi in your walls could fireproof your home. Heads up, COVID! A new study found Omicron subvariants were effectively inactivated by green, black, and Matcha tea.

Why Some Trees Are Worsening Air Pollution. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Disheartening...a stab in the back,...and an about-face on campaign promises. Arizona terminates a lease that allowed Saudi-owned firms to drain groundwater. Some trees are releasing the second-highest emitted hydrocarbon on Earth (that you’ve probably never heard of). The United Auto Workers had surprising company on the picket lines.

Drought Is Drawing Saltwater Upriver. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Drought in the Midwest and South has caused the Mississippi River to be so low that saltwater is flowing up from the Gulf of Mexico. Is remote work better or worse for the environment? A new study breaks it down. Biden has launched the “American Climate Corps” to train young people for careers in clean energy, conservation, and climate resiliency. Niue wants you to sponsor its marine territory.

Worried AI Is Taking Jobs? It’s Also Taking Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A poet who wrote prophetically about Libya's failed state and infrastructure died in the floods that ravaged his city last week. Dead zones occur worldwide in oceans, but thanks to climate change, now they're also happening in rivers. Artificial intelligence is slurping up text, images, video—and water. "Gimme Shelter"—just not a bus shelter.

Telling Plastic to Fork Off. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: After water, it's the most used natural resource, and it's not being replenished. Get rid of a dam on the Colorado River? Some farmers say Yes. Climate change is causing water pipes to rupture. There's a fork in the road when ordering takeout.

The Push to Privatize Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The U.S. is facing a slow-rolling crisis over access to clean, safe drinking water—and a new report recommends privatization. Given the number of climate disasters this year, FEMA is running low on money. Rapid shifts from drought to downpour are occurring more often. A fly lands in your glass of wine—should you drink it?

As Climate Disasters Increase, So Do Government Subsidies for Fossil Fuels. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Iconic birds could go extinct by the end of the century because of global warming. Despite numerous climate disasters from wildfires to floods, governments around the world are subsidizing fossil fuels. As the planet heats up, the Panama Canal's future is no longer a lock. Researchers find that coffee can add a kick to concrete.

Planting Rocks to Crush Climate Change. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The Maui wildfires are bringing attention to historic water disputes on the island. Recent research shows that people exposed to wildfire smoke have an increased risk of developing dementia. This popular plant could be a natural pesticide. Planting trees can help to mitigate the climate crisis, but according to new research, we should also be planting...rocks.

Actually, Contrails Can Be Bad. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Long after the fires are extinguished, residents of Maui will be facing lingering environmental toxins. An ecological time bomb was defused, preserving one of Earth’s largest marine ecosystems. From “acidification” to “tipping point”—how sign language is adapting to climate change. Why companies are trying to eliminate contrails.

Your Next Winter Coat Could Help Store Carbon. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is under way. Potentially dangerous pathogens locked away in permafrost for thousands of years could be released as the planet warms. This “electrified cement” could charge EVs as they drive along a road. How your next puffy coat could help save the planet.

How “Project 2025” Could Eviscerate Climate Action. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: It's not a matter of if, but when, a crucial ocean current that affects weather around the planet could collapse, new research says. Republicans have concocted a plan to dismantle climate policies in the U.S. Extreme heat in Arizona is causing iconic Saguaro cacti to lose arms, tilt to one side, or collapse entirely. An offshore wind farm...that’s for the birds.

A Different Kind of Climate Change Is Happening Under Your Feet. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The oceans are in hot water with record high temperatures because of global warming. “Underground climate change” is occurring at an alarming rate. AI could be a force for good in the oceans. Amsterdam tells tourists they call a “plague of locusts” to just stay away.