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Ancient crystals reveal earliest evidence of fresh water, scientists say
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on exciting discoveries, scientific advances and more. New analysis of ancient crystal …
Is a collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? The history of icebergs reveals several clues
When people think about the risks of climate change, the thought of sudden changes is scary. Movies like “The Day After Tomorrow” fuel that fear, …
Is a collapse of the Atlantic Ocean circulation really imminent? The history of icebergs reveals several clues
When people think about the risks of climate change, the thought of sudden changes is scary. Movies like “The Day After Tomorrow” fuel that fear, …
Scientists are mapping the Earth’s rivers from space before climate change destroys our planet
It’s like the rivers of our planet the arteries of our planet. They are entwined around the globe in complex networks, carrying fresh water that …
Why the EPA set federal drinking water limits for these health-damaging contaminants
The more scientists learn about the health risks of PFAS, found in everything from nonstick cookware to carpets to ski wax, the more these “forever …
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are entering ocean ecosystems, where dolphins, fish and manatees eat them – we traced their origins
PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that are raising health concerns across the country, are not just a problem in drinking water. As these chemicals leak from …
PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are entering ocean ecosystems, where dolphins, fish and manatees eat them – we traced their origins
Because of the same stability and resistance to degradation that makes these chemicals valuable for waterproof and stain-resistant products, they are almost impossible to destroy. …
Your drinking water could contain ‘ever fewer’ hazardous chemicals under new federal rules
The EPA has finalized the largest ever limits on PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in drinking water.Getty Images The Biden administration has set the first ever …
Drought, heat and mismanagement make finding fresh water an increasingly difficult task
As the world warms from human-caused climate change, fresh water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain for many people. That’s …