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Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

Free Youth Swim Class Renamed For Two Brooklyn Teens Who Drowned in 2024

New swim class honors two teenagers who drowned, aiming to promote water safety for youth in Brooklyn.
#public-health
Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Swimming Is Not Just a Sport. It's a Survival Tool

Jones advocates for water safety and swim education in underserved communities to prevent a drowning crisis among children.
Travel
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

A gross airplane bathroom is the wrong place to do this, experts say - and you should follow their advice

Airplane water is unsafe for handwashing and drinking due to bacteria contamination.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water amid health safety concerns and scrutiny over fluoridation.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Statewide fluoride ban for tap water passes in Florida. What's next in Miami?

Florida may soon ban local fluoridation practices despite strong support from health organizations.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami-Dade commission votes to remove fluoride from drinking water. Will mayor veto?

Miami-Dade County may stop adding fluoride to drinking water due to health concerns, but the mayor may veto this new legislation.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

After Feds Weaken Drinking Water Standards, NY Environmentalists Call for Tighter Regulations At Home

EPA reverses PFAS regulations, prompting New York environmentalists to call for stricter local standards.
Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Swimming Is Not Just a Sport. It's a Survival Tool

Jones advocates for water safety and swim education in underserved communities to prevent a drowning crisis among children.
Travel
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

A gross airplane bathroom is the wrong place to do this, experts say - and you should follow their advice

Airplane water is unsafe for handwashing and drinking due to bacteria contamination.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water amid health safety concerns and scrutiny over fluoridation.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Statewide fluoride ban for tap water passes in Florida. What's next in Miami?

Florida may soon ban local fluoridation practices despite strong support from health organizations.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami-Dade commission votes to remove fluoride from drinking water. Will mayor veto?

Miami-Dade County may stop adding fluoride to drinking water due to health concerns, but the mayor may veto this new legislation.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

After Feds Weaken Drinking Water Standards, NY Environmentalists Call for Tighter Regulations At Home

EPA reverses PFAS regulations, prompting New York environmentalists to call for stricter local standards.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Memorial Day weekend brings warning from SFPD: 'Don't swim at Ocean Beach'

"When in doubt, don't go out," emphasized SFFD Lieutenant Mariano Elias, highlighting the dangers of Ocean Beach, where recent incidents have raised safety concerns.
San Francisco
#emergency-response
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

City to trial flotation device-dropping drones for beach swimmers in distress this summer | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

City to trial flotation device-dropping drones for beach swimmers in distress this summer | amNewYork

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Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Can't Swing Swim Lessons This Year? This Expert Has Some Smart At-Home Tips

Early swimming lessons are crucial for child safety, but accessibility can be a challenge.
Parents can start teaching water safety and swimming skills at home without formal lessons.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Can't Swing Swim Lessons This Year? This Expert Has Some Smart At-Home Tips

Early swimming lessons are crucial for child safety, but accessibility can be a challenge.
Parents can start teaching water safety and swimming skills at home without formal lessons.
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fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Florida deputies race to save three kids from drowning in dangerous rip current: 'Help me! Help me!'

"Help me! Help me!" That's what officers heard from a young boy caught in the rip current.
NYC parents
#tragedy
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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Kaliyah may have died trying to retrieve a lost shoe from the Thames, court told

Senior coroner Graeme Irvine expressed his condolences to Kaliyah's parents, acknowledging the profound grief they are experiencing during this tragic time.
UK news
#health-risks
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Climate change could be increasing sewage-associated viruses, new study shows

Climate change increases the risk of virus exposure due to extreme weather, leading to untreated sewage discharge into water bodies.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Climate change could be increasing sewage-associated viruses, new study shows

Climate change increases the risk of virus exposure due to extreme weather, leading to untreated sewage discharge into water bodies.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
more#health-risks
fromPage Six
1 month ago

NYC pols attend gathering in support of water safety initiative Rising Tide Effect as beach season approaches

The water is something that everybody in this room has a connection with - but the reality is that most people don't have that.
NYC LGBT
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What to know about the EPA's major deregulatory moves

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new deregulations that prioritize economic growth and rollback rules protecting clean air and water.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Palisades water supply cleared for drinking as Bass touts speed of fire recovery

Pacific Palisades residents can safely use water again after two months, a significant speed in recovery post-wildfire.
Public health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer

Chlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Teen dies after 2 jet skis collide at popular NorCal lake

A tragic jet ski collision at Shasta Lake resulted in the death of an 18-year-old male, highlighting the dangers of water sports and the need for safety.
San Francisco
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