Pittsburg — In at least four states that have nurtured the nation’s energy boom, hundreds of complaints have been made about well-water contamination from oil or gas drilling, and pollution was confirmed in a number of them, according to a…
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Water year round in the land of ice
In Greenland where three quarters of the land mass is covered by the earth’s only inhabited ice sheet, water is not so easy to obtain.
Antarctic ship: Third rescue bid halted by bad weather
A third attempt to rescue a ship stranded off East Antarctica since Tuesday has failed because of fierce winds and poor visibility.
Deep sea creatures found off Rockall ‘new to science’
Four animals previously unknown to science have been discovered in deep water off Scotland, the Scottish government has said.
New analysis of ocean currents may solve eel mystery
A new analysis of wind-driven Atlantic currents may help scientists solve a mysterious decline in eel numbers.
Russia drops first Greenpeace Arctic 30 case
Russian authorities have dropped criminal charges against the first of 30 people accused of taking part in a Greenpeace protest in the Arctic.
‘Massive’ reservoir of melt water found under Greenland ice
Researchers say they have discovered a large reservoir of melt water that sits under the Greenland ice sheet all year round.
Floods from storm force Gazans to leave homes
More than 5,000 people in the Gaza Strip have been evacuated from their homes because of severe floods caused by torrential rain.
Mid-East governments sign Red Sea-to-Dead Sea water deal
Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority have signed a water sharing pact aimed at one day replenishing the rapidly drying Dead Sea.
Air pollution, genetics combine to increase risk for autism
Exposure to air pollution appears to increase the risk for autism among people who carry a genetic disposition for the neurodevelopmental disorder, according to newly published research led by scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of…
Protective measures are a ‘death sentence’ for rare dolphin
Measures to protect one of the world’s rarest dolphins have been denounced as a “death sentence” by campaigners.
Plan taken to protect riverbank from Jamuna erosion
A mega plan has been taken up for development work aimed at protecting the right bank of the Jamuna, one of the mighty rivers in the country, from its erosion and flood stretching from Sirajganj to Kurigram districts.
Coastal retreat plan to curb floods
By Matt McGrath A scheme to combat flooding by surrendering land to the sea will be completed on Monday on the south coast.
Padma’s unabated erosion poses threat to city protection embankment in Rajshahi
The massive and unabated erosion in the river Padma has been posing a serious threat to the city protection embankment, officials and others concerned here said.
Health of oceans ‘declining fast’
The health of the world’s oceans is deteriorating even faster than had previously been thought, a report says.
Drinking water crisis in CHT acute
Climbing up the hills with jars full of water from the plane land by women and girls is a common picture of the remote mountainous areas in the three districts of Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), as the areas are reeling…
‘Erosion capping disappointing’
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Shawkat Ali, has expressed his unhappiness over the slow pace of development work and people’s suffering inflicted by river erosion in his constituency Shariatpur.
Brahmaputra, Ghagot cross danger level in Gaibandha
Water level of the Brahmaputra and the Ghagot, two major rivers of Gaibandha, crossed danger mark on Sunday night inundating the river basin and char areas.
Intel plant replenishes aquifer for thirsty Arizona City
Most people don’t associate Intel Corp. (INTC), the world’s largest semiconductor maker, with water.
Sirajganj flood situation slightly improves
The flood situation in Sirajganj has marked a slight improvement with a little fall in the water level of the river Jamuna.
Flood situation worsens further in Gaibandha
Overall flood situation in the district further worsened as water level of the Brahmaputra river rose by 40cm in last 24 hours ending this morning.
Brahmaputra, Ghagot cross danger level in Gaibandha
Water level of the Brahmaputra and the Ghagot, two major rivers of Gaibandha, crossed danger mark on Sunday night inundating the river basin and char areas.
Multiple hydel projects on Chenab worry experts
The Chenab is poised to become one of the more dam-congested rivers in India, with the government planning to generate around 15,000 megawatts of electricity through 60 hydropower projects in the states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
Specialists ask for water connection to city slums
Water experts at a seminar on Thursday stressed providing legal water connection to the city slums with a view to ensuring access to safe water for the slum dwellers.
Ponds in distress
Sudhirendar Sharma
Sanitation facilities improve health, reduce child deaths
The public health index has marked a significant improvement with reduction in water-borne diseases and child deaths following laudable success in sanitation coverage throughout the country.
Clean water and soap ‘boost growth’ in young children
By Helen Briggs
South Asia’s GDP loss over lack of sanitation
The South Asian nations are losing 5 per cent of their GDP annually, due to lack of sanitation facilities and unhygienic behaviour.
BIWTC resumes its waterbus services
The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) on Thursday resumes its waterbus service on the Dhaka circular waterway to avert the nagging traffic congestion of the capital.