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2 weeks ago

Amazon Data Center Linked to Cluster of Rare Cancers

Doherty's story began when he noticed a rise in bizarre medical conditions among the county's 45,000 residents, linked to toxins in the local water. Working with the county health office, the rancher-turned-official began a survey of 70 wells throughout his jurisdiction - 68 of which, his testing found, violated the federal limit for nitrates in drinking water. Of the first 30 homes he visited, Doherty told RS that 25 residents had recently had miscarriages, while six had lost a kidney.
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Food & drink
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

French court says Perrier can be sold as 'natural mineral water'

A French court ruled Perrier may continue labeling and selling its beverage as "natural mineral water", rejecting a consumer group's claim of misleading labeling.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gaza's water turns deadly as Israel's genocide leaves toxic aftermath

Environmental devastation from Israel's war on Gaza has rendered homes uninhabitable and contaminated farmlands and water, posing lethal health risks to displaced Palestinians.
Public health
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Wealthy Tahoe town faces 'high potential' of fecal matter contamination

Incline Village's water system suffered a pressure loss creating high potential fecal contamination; residents must boil water and expect intermittent shut-offs.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Action demanded over toxic forever chemicals' in UK water supplies

Forever chemicals have been detected at potentially harmful levels in untreated drinking water sources serving over six million people, prompting 23 enforcement notices.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Ticking environmental bomb': Water crisis worsens in Russia-annexed Donbas

Millions in Donbas face severe water shortages and toxic contamination after conflict-damaged infrastructure and uncontrolled mining.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Gold, greed, poison: How miners pollute Mozambique's rivers DW 09/16/2025

Illegal and informal gold mining in Manica uses mercury, cyanide, and arsenic, contaminating rivers and drinking-water sources and prompting government crackdowns and company reviews.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Spanish legal case leads fight against livestock pollution DW 09/11/2025

Industrial pig farming in Galicia has caused severe nitrate pollution, foul odors, contaminated drinking water, and ecosystem degradation that harms human health and wildlife.
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fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump's Coal-Friendly EPA Rolls Back Rules Meant to Prevent Water Contamination

Delays in reporting and monitoring extend the timeline for coal ash cleanup efforts.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Anglian Water fined record 1.42m for contaminating water supply

Anglian Water was fined £1.42 million for serious contamination of the water supply affecting 1.3 million people.
Unapproved materials used in tanks led to water supply contamination, with major management failures identified.
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fromeuronews
6 months ago

Video. Chemical spill in Brazil park dyes geese, kills fish

A dye leak has contaminated a local stream, harming wildlife and posing environmental risks.
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
7 months ago

Massive pipeline spill seeps toward Colorado's Animas River - High Country News

A significant gasoline spill poses a serious threat to water quality and the environment near the Southern Ute Reservation, raising health concerns.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Massive sewage spill leaves Long Island harbor 'green' as locals told to stay away

A sewage spill in Port Jefferson Harbor prompts health warnings and precautions for locals.
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