Water & Oceans

For Millions In US Mobile Home Parks, Clean And Safe Tap Water Isn’t A Given

"More than 50 years after the Safe Drinking Water Act was passed to ensure that Americans’ water is free from harmful bacteria, lead and other dangerous substances, millions of people living in mobile home parks can’t always count on those basic protections."

Source: AP, 07/25/2025

US, Mexico Sign Accord To Combat Tijuana River Sewage Flowing Across Border

"The United States and Mexico have signed an agreement outlining specific steps and a new timetable to clean up the longstanding problem of the Tijuana River pouring sewage across the border and polluting California beaches, officials from both countries announced Thursday."

Source: AP, 07/25/2025

"Trump’s EPA Delays Rules Requiring Toxic Coal Ash Cleanup"

"The Trump administration just dealt another blow to U.S. environmental regulations — one that could allow more contamination of drinking water from toxic coal ash contamination. The Environmental Protection Agency proposed on July 17 to extend deadlines for required reporting and groundwater monitoring at coal ash landfills and dumps."

Source: Canary Media, 07/24/2025

"FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns, Citing Agency ‘Chaos’"

"The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue unit has resigned, telling colleagues he was frustrated by bureaucratic hurdles the Trump administration imposed that delayed the agency’s response to deadly flooding in Texas, according to three people familiar with his reasoning."

Source: NYTimes, 07/23/2025

Weather Extremes Caused by Climate Change Are Driving Up Food Prices: Report

"Extreme weather has stoked food prices around the world in recent years and could lead to more political instability and inflation, with the world’s poor bearing most of the economic pain and health impacts, according to new research."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/22/2025

"Trump Radically Overhauls EPA Mission, Scope in First Six Months"

"Just six months into his second term, President Donald Trump has moved quickly to reshape the Environmental Protection Agency in ways not seen over its 55-year history, drastically restructuring offices, realigning priorities, and reducing staff."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/22/2025

Texas Flood Protest Goes To DC: ‘No More Kids Lost To Climate Disasters’"

"Twenty-seven blue, pink and purple trunks, adorned with yellow roses and other flowers, were placed within view of the White House on Monday – each representing a child who perished when Camp Mystic in Texas was overwhelmed by a devastating flood."

Source: Guardian, 07/22/2025

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