These chemicals are now found on almost every part of the planet, including in the bodies of a large percentage of the American public. An environmental health scientist explains the risks.
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A webinar hosted by The Conversation brings together experts in law, health, policy and Indigenous affairs to explain some of the most pressing problems related to water in the US.
Pouring these products down the sink causes society-wide problems for the entire sewerage system and the workers who maintain it.
We estimate more than 200 communities across Australia do not have community drinking water fountains. That must change.
Water sharing arrangements have the potential to enhance water security, but they require strong communication and co-ordination between community leaders in addition to adequate financial support.
Toxic synthetic chemicals, called PFAS, are a serious threat to humans and wildlife – but many people are unaware of them.
If you’re on holidays, the water may taste different. But is it safe to drink?
Water is a critical resource, enabling socio-economic development.
These chemicals are now present in water, soil and living organisms and can be found across almost every part of the planet – including 98% of the American public.
Salty water seeps into our soils and groundwater through surface runoff and storm-water pipes. The long-term storage of salt in the environment impacts aquatic life, infrastructure and drinking water.
New research finds that tap water avoidance is on the rise in the US, especially among minorities. An expert on water and health calls for better public education about water quality and testing.
Two environmental engineers say governments need to do more to protect people from possible water contamination after wildfires.
A long-awaited NZ$700 million package to clean up New Zealand’s rivers and lakes has disappointed some of the government’s expert advisers – especially a delay on setting clear pollution limits.
Top contributors
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Middlebury
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Tom Calma is a Friend of The Conversation.
Chancellor, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer, Western Sydney University
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Assistant Professor of Biobehavioral Health, Anthropology, and Demography. Director, Water, Health, and Nutrition Laboratory, Penn State
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Reader in Hydrology and Environmental Pollution, Liverpool John Moores University
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Morgan Foundation Senior Research Fellow in Freshwater Ecology and Environmental Science, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Guelph
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Professor of Civil, Environmental & Ecological Engineering, Director of the Healthy Plumbing Consortium and Center for Plumbing Safety, Purdue University
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Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellow, Purdue University
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PhD Student, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto
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Professor of Political Science, Western University
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Associate Professor and Water Management Expert, University of South Africa
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Associate Professor, Rural Planning and Development, University of Guelph
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Environmental Consultation Coordinator, Oneida Nation of the Thames
