H2O Radio is journalism about water. We follow water wherever it leads us and report on what we find. We interview experts— from engineers and scientists to legislators and politicians in order to get the facts. But we also talk to ordinary folks to ask how water issues affect their lives. Why? Because we're all in this together. This is a conversation about water and our collective water future.
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This Week in Water for December 1, 2024
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Giving AI the Side-Eye. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Russia were called the “Low Ambition Coalition” for slow-walking efforts to clean up plastics.AI is criticized for using vast quantities of water and energy, and a new study shows it will also create massive amounts of electronic waste.So…
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This Week in Water for November 24, 2024
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Researchers have identified a previously unknown compound in drinking water, a power generation method that could unleash a tsunami of renewable energy, and an Oxford researcher has identified which creature will rule the world after we're gone.Oleh H2ORadio
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This Week in Water for November 17, 2024
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This Week in Water for November 17, 2024 by H2ORadioOleh H2ORadio
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This Week in Water for November 10, 2024
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Could China Now Become a Green Superpower? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:How China could take advantage of Trump’s win and leave the U.S. even further behind on renewable energy.Biden’s progress on water regulations will likely dry up under Trump.Why—even with more precipitation—droughts will last longer and cover …
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This Week in Water for November 3, 2024
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Ratting Out Traffickers. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Climate change might have ratcheted up the gota fría that produced extreme rainfall in the region around Valencia, Spain.Plastic on beaches can now be seen from space.Poison…or panacea? How a tiny aquatic fern could feed the world.They have names like Attenboro…
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This Week in Water for October 27, 2024
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Could This Group of Voters Decide the Election? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Countries could come close to meeting the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement—unfortunately they are not following through on pledges.Earth’s water cycle is out of balance for the first time in human history.Dolphin breath contains micro…
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Sharks or Saboteurs. What Could Bring Down the Internet?
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We depend on the web for nearly every aspect of our daily lives but is this vital infrastructure secure from hackers or bad actors? That answer rests on the bottom of the ocean—or on university job boards.Oleh H2ORadio
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This Week in Water for October 13, 2024
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Your Toothbrush Is a Laboratory. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Despite devastating wildfires and hurricanes, people are moving to areas prone to climate disasters.A new national marine sanctuary has been designated off the California coast—and is the first nominated by a tribe.It’s been dubbed a “floating megabomb,…
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This Week in Water for October 6, 2024
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Is It Fluoride's Last Ride? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Climate change may have caused 50 percent more rain to fall over parts of Georgia and the Carolinas during Hurricane Helene.Californians will soon be able to recycle their clothes instead of sending them to landfills.Fluoride in drinking water may no longer …
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This Week in Water for September 29, 2024
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A “Silver Tsunami” Is Hitting the Water Industry. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:A new report out last week diagnoses planet Earth as being in critical condition.The EPA says a “silver tsunami” is hitting water utilities as experienced workers retire at an escalating rate.If an island nation is swallowed by the sea …
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This Week in Water for September 15, 2024
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What Caused a 650-Foot Tsunami? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:For one year, scientists had been perplexed by a “USO,” but now that mystery has been solved.Summer storms in cities are more intense and frequent than in rural areas—and now we know why.There’s growing concern about a chemical you’ve probably never hear…
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This Week in Water for September 8, 2024
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It's nearly fall and time to reflect on the year so far, which included many positive news stories about water, climate, and the environment. Listen back to segments from our newscast that we think stood out.Oleh H2ORadio
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This Week in Water for September 1, 2024
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New Antibiotics Could Come from the Arctic. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is allowing a river to run free for the first time in more than a century.Researchers are using bacteria “spit” to recycle rare earth metals from old batteries and electronics.The crisis of anti…
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This Week in Water for August 25, 2024
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Did Climate Change Sink a Superyacht? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Did climate change sink a yacht off Sicily? One scientist says warm ocean water is “rocket fuel” for storms that generate waterspouts.U.S. reservoirs are shrinking and becoming less reliable.How to fight coastal erosion and protect beaches? Use ele…
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This Week in Water for August 18, 2024
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The Military Defies an Order to Clean Up Groundwater. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:The U.S. Air Force is defying an order to clean up groundwater, citing the Supreme Court’s overturning of “Chevron deference.”Why isn’t Colorado’s snowpack ending up in the Colorado River? New research says it might be about what ha…
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This Week in Water for August 11, 2024
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What’s the Environmental Record of Tim Walz? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Environmentalists are ecstatic about the choice of Governor Tim Walz to be Kamala Harris's running mate.How a party balloon shut down a water system.A healthy ocean depends on a variety of sharks, but humans are killing many species at unsus…
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What’s the Climate Record of Kamala Harris? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:More than 350 prominent environmental and climate activists signed a letter endorsing Kamala Harris for president. So, what's her record?Because of water withdrawals and global warming, the Great Salt Lake in Utah is a huge source of greenhou…
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A Water War Over Who Gets What and When Is Now Managed with a Smartphone
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Before Colorado was a state, some people defended their water with guns and dynamite. Now, all it takes is a cellphone.Oleh H2ORadio
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Meet a Unique Storm Chaser. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:What is the climate record of JD Vance, Trump’s choice for VP?This ocean creature can shift an amount of sand equal to the mass of the Great Sphinx of Giza.Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation and making our days longer.This seabird not only flies into…
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A River Sued a City—and Won. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:The conservative Heritage Foundation’s roadmap called Project 2025 would dismantle rules and offices related to energy and the environment.A court in Ecuador ruled that the rights of a river had been violated by pollution coming from the country’s capital c…
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In This State, the Kids Are All Right. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Was Hurricane Beryl a freak occurrence or a sign of things to come?Kids in Hawai‘i have prevailed in their climate lawsuit—a first against a state or the federal government.This “miracle tree” is allowing farmers to grow renewable energy.This inse…
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Supreme Court Guts Protecting Air and Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:The Supreme Court just made it harder for federal agencies like the EPA to safeguard air and water.Protecting around one percent of the planet could avoid a human-caused sixth mass extinction, a new study says.Why are hailstones able to get …
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Will Climate Change Factor in the November Elections?
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The November elections are starting to dominate the media, and many pundits as well as social scientists are trying to tease out which issues might sway voters. Will it be democracy, abortion, immigration—or perhaps climate change? Comedians in Boulder, Colorado, hope global warming will be motivating—if they can make people laugh about it.…
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How Wetland Scientists Made D-Day a Success. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Months before D-Day, British commandos swam to the French coast under the cover of darkness to collect sediment samples.Smoke from wildfires is so pervasive that scientists have introduced the concept of a “lake-smoke day.”Your salad may hav…
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“Day Zero” Approaches in Mexico City. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:As Mexicans went to the polls to elect a new president, one of their top issues was water.To cope with record heat and water shortages in India, some people are turning to ancient methods to stay cool.In a “historic” win for small island nations, a…
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Are Banks Banking on Climate Chaos? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:One major U.S. bank stands to lose billions of dollars if countries take immediate steps to curb greenhouse gas emissions.A major dispute between the U.S. and Mexico is brewing—not over drugs or immigration—but over water.This plant can b…
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Oil Giants May Have to Pay for Climate Damage. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Vermont is about to become the first state to enact a law forcing fossil fuel companies to pay for damages caused by climate change.A pesticide banned in 1972 continues to plague the Southern California coast.Why were there so many tornado…
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Sacking Sackett? Biden Moves to Protect Wetlands. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report. Headlines:The outlook for the Colorado River could be better than previously thought.In response to the Supreme Court's Sackett decision, the Biden administration moves to protect wetlands.A new study proves that conservation works—and that we’r…
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Good news is sometimes hard to come by, so this week we have assembled a few recent positive stories from H2O Radio that you might have missed.Coral reefs that have been degraded by human activity and climate change can be restored fast—in just four years.How swimming pools could be heated with your data.If extraterrestrials do try to make contact,…
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Fool’s Gold May Turn Out to Be Golden. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:The Biden administration made 13 million acres of wilderness in Alaska off limits to oil drilling and mineral mining.Manufacturers of toxic “forever chemicals” may now be on the hook to clean them up.A lab accident has revealed an amazing superpow…
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How Taking a Walk Can Clean Water. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:The EPA has taken its first step to regulate “forever chemicals” in drinking water.“Archaic plumbing” inside the Glen Canyon Dam is aggravating Colorado River Basin woes.An environmental crisis has been averted following the Baltimore bridge collapse.…
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Women Could Drive the Electric Vehicle Revolution. What’s Stopping Them?
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Women make up half the population, so the cars they choose to drive matters—especially if they’re electric vehicles that can wean us off fossil fuels. Moms could help save the planet from climate change. Is anybody listening?Story: https://h2oradio.org/this-week-in-water/women-could-drive-the-electric-vehicle-revolutionwhats-stopping-them…
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Cyberattacks Are Striking Water Systems. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Cyberhackers have targeted and disabled water and wastewater systems throughout the country.For Mexico City, “day zero” is a possibility. In Johannesburg and Barcelona, things aren't much better.We are choking on “e-waste” from discarded electro…
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The Benefits of Noisy Neighborhoods. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:Two men are going to prison for tampering with rain gauges to get crop insurance payments.Drought causes the release of greenhouse gases, new study shows.Sounds that to us might resemble sizzling bacon or the grunts of pigs are pitch per…
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A Man Was Indicted for Smuggling Greenhouse Gases. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:The seven states negotiating water use on the Colorado River hope the impasse will pass.Coral reefs that have been degraded by human activity and climate change can be restored fast—in just four years.A man was arrested at the U.S.-Mex…
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The European Union Moves to Criminalize Ecocide. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:Record-setting heat fueled the largest wildfire in Texas history.The EU passed a law requiring member states to restore degraded ecosystems—and to criminalize ecocide.Want a way to have fewer microplastics in your tap water? …
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This Week in Water for February 25, 2024
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Despite the War, Ukraine Plans to Be a Green Energy Hub. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report.Headlines:Despite Russia’s destroying half of its electricity infrastructure, Ukraine is building a lot of renewable energy.Botanic gardens are among the best ways to cool cities during heat waves.To tackle space junk, Japan is making sate…
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This Week in Water for February 18, 2024
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The Lies of the Plastics Industry—Exposed. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:The plastics industry lied when it promoted recycling, knowing it wasn’t technically or economically viable.There’s a wrinkle in the negotiations around how to allocate the Colorado River.Greenland is turning green—and that’s not a…
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This Week in Water for February 11, 2024
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It’s Getting Harder for Some Trees to Breathe. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:Ocean sponges are like tree rings and might be showing us that we've warmed the planet more than we thought.A new study says the Atlantic Ocean circulation pattern is nearing a tipping point, where it shuts down completely and …
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Frozen Assets—The Race Against Time to Protect Priceless Artifacts
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We study history to learn from the past. But what if the pages in a history book melted away? A library just west of Denver is trying to preserve clues of antiquity before they become “cold cases” that could never be solved.Oleh H2ORadio
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This Week in Water for January 28, 2024
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A Beverage That Slows Aging. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:The Biden administration is pausing the approval process for new exports of liquefied natural gas or LNG.A dormant uranium mine just south of Grand Canyon National Park is restarting operations, raising concerns about water contamination.How one…
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This Week in Water for January 21, 2024
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Your Next Email Could Heat a Swimming Pool. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:Was global warming responsible for last week’s freezing temperatures?Bottom trawling fishing boats are releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.Perhaps leopards can’t change their spots, but butterflies can when it gets too ho…
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This Week in Water for January 14, 2024
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How Boxed Wine Is Better Than Bottled. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:Flows in Colorado rivers will shrink by up to 30 percent because of climate change.Shippers avoiding attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are diverting around Africa, adding time and carbon emissions.A single bottle of water contain…
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This Week in Water for January 7, 2024
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How Whales Might Help Us Communicate with Extraterrestrials. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:What is a “snow drought”? You’ve probably already experienced one.The new “industrial revolution” has a map, and it could help protect the world’s oceans.El Niño has a sweet tooth.If extraterrestrials do try to ma…
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This Week in Water for December 17, 2023
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Was This Year’s COP Half Full or Half Empty? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:COP28 was, according to one expert, “the fossil fuel industry’s dream outcome, because it looks like progress, but it isn’t.”A new study suggests boosting beaver populations could have toxic consequences.How seaweed can help heal…
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This Week in Water for December 10, 2023
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Phase Down? Or Phase Out? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:Will countries finally agree that it’s time to end the fossil fuel age?A new UN report shows that meat alternatives could give those concerned about the planet’s future much to chew on.The dirt on how the Great Wall of China is staying great.What d…
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This Week in Water for December 3, 2023
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The War in Israel Comes for U.S. Water Systems. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:A group called “Cyber Av3ngers” attacked a municipal water system in Pennsylvania, saying “Down with Israel.”The COP28 climate summit opened last week with an agreement to establish a historic loss and damage fund to help poor…
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This Week in Water for November 26, 2023
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They’ve Been Called an “Ecological Train Wreck.” That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:Blue whales are thriving thanks to this country’s “debt-for-nature” swap.They’re the most invasive animal on the planet and are roaming close to the U.S.-Canada border, where their populations are exploding.Could skunks lose …
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This Week in Water for November 19, 2023
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Going Nuclear in a Small Way. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:In a major turnaround, the U.S. is planning to announce an international agreement to triple the use of nuclear power by 2050.They are everywhere on Earth—and now even found in clouds.Green sea turtles are facing a triple whammy.Did you notice …
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This Week in Water for November 12, 2023
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Could This Discovery Be a Climate Game Changer? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water.Headlines:The climate was a winner in last week's elections.The EPA says thousands of people in Minnesota could be drinking water contaminated with nitrates.Has a solution to the climate crisis been buried beneath our feet all along?Sna…
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