Water & Oceans

Marietta, Ohio Residents Worry Drinking Water Could Become Contaminated

"Washington County residents are raising concerns that injection wells in southeastern Ohio leaking brine waste will eventually pollute Marietta’s drinking water."

Source: Ohio Capital Journal, 07/16/2026

Senate Panel Releases Bipartisan Water Projects Bill

"The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released bipartisan legislation Monday that seeks to address major water infrastructure priorities and bar the Trump administration from canceling congressionally authorized projects." "The legislation addresses a broader suite of issues compared to the House version."

Source: E&E News, 07/16/2026

China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ Tames Desert Growth, But Fight Is Not Over

"For half a century, millions of workers have repeated a task across the deserts in northern China: inserting forearm-length sticks into shifting sand, ... The technique, known as “straw checkerboards,” is a simple yet widely used method to stabilize sand dunes against the wind and help plants take root by using water supplied through an irrigation system."

Source: AP, 07/15/2026

Trump BLM Clears Path For Controversial Mojave Desert Water Pipeline

"The Trump administration has signed off on a company’s plan to convert an oil and gas pipeline to pump groundwater from the Mojave Desert to thirsty California cities for the first time, a lucrative venture that critics say threatens natural springs and wildlife."

Source: Los Angeles Times, 07/15/2026

Trump EPA Moves to Approve Alabama Coal Ash Program Rejected by Biden

"The Trump administration is moving to approve a controversial program in Alabama that could allow millions of tons of toxic coal ash to remain buried in place alongside the state’s rivers, even though much of that material is sitting in groundwater where it can leach into the environment."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/15/2026

Trump Cut $83 Billion In Delayed Or Canceled Clean Energy Projects

"Trump administration policies that scaled back federal support for clean energy have led to the cancellation ​or delay of $83 billion in investment across hundreds of projects, according to a report ‌released on Tuesday by labor and environmental coalition BlueGreen Alliance."

Source: Reuters, 07/15/2026

World’s Largest Meat Company Abandons Climate and Deforestation Goals

"The world’s largest meat company is backing away from its climate and deforestation commitments after claiming for several years that reducing its greenhouse gas emissions was a key goal."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/14/2026

Analysis: Unusually Warm Rivers Affect French Nuclear Power Plants

"Above average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and energy infrastructure. Persistent high pressure brought prolonged sunshine, suppressed rainfall and enhanced evaporation, causing river levels to fall and water temperatures to increase."

Source: Guardian, 07/14/2026

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