Ocean Cleanup Targets Plastic Trash In Southern California
Ocean Cleanup is collecting plastic trash from 10 rivers around the world as it seeks to clean up the world’s oceans.
Water
Pelagic Fish Are The Canaries Of The Deep Ocean
Pelagic fish are both coastal and oceanic fish, below and above the continental shelf. Ranging from forage fish — think anchovies and sardines — all the way to predatory fish like swordfish, tuna, mackerel, and sharks, pelagic fish are in trouble from microplastics (MPs). The pelagic uptake of MPs is … [continued]
Happy World Ocean Day!
With festivities scheduled in many communities to heighten awareness about the important role that the seas play in our lives, I had several choices for ways I could participate in World Ocean Day. One event stood out, though: I attended the 2026 International Ocean Film Festival at the Harbor Branch … [continued]
Illinois First Great Lakes State To Enact Plastic Pellet Pollution Law
Illinois has become the first Great Lakes state to pass legislation designed to curb the discharge of plastic pellets into the environment.
US Plan To Allocate Water From The Colorado River Will Severely Impact California, Arizona, &…
Crunch time has come for communities that rely on water from the Colorado River. California, Arizona, and Nevada will be directly affected.
Why Should You Care About Changes In Atlantic Ocean Currents?
What is causing a critical Atlantic Ocean current system to weaken much sooner than generally predicted? You guessed it: global climate change. Data accumulated in an April 2026 study, published in Science Advances, points to likely catastrophic consequences for Europe, Africa, and the Americas as a result of these Atlantic … [continued]
New Analysis Reveals Massive Water Use by Texas Power Plants
Gas and coal plants guzzle billions of gallons of water every year despite low-water alternatives. A new Sierra Club analysis on thermal plant water usage reveals that Texas gas, coal, and nuclear plants consume roughly 100 billion gallons of water every year, while renewables and battery storage use barely any … [continued]
Urban Wetlands & Waterways Need Nature-Inspired Solutions
I remember traveling to Sydney, Australia, a couple of years ago. In nearly every city block there was a green gathering space, usually a fountain, where kids could play and spray and adults could lounge comfortably. Back in the US, I started to admire other city water refuges like artificial … [continued]
The City Of Providence, Rhode Island Is Ready To Decarbonize
Envision early 20th century Providence, Rhode Island. Over a century of textile manufacturing had dumped industrial toxins — thousands of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” Two rivers combine to form the Providence River: the Woonosquatucket and the Moshassuck Rivers. The old timers insist … [continued]
Take Out The Earbuds & Appreciate The Nature Around You!
In my flat Florida community I all-too-often see people exercising with a podcast playing in their ears. Earbuds allow non-stop entertainment, of course. I get that. It assuages boredom. Then again, listening to others’ thoughts removes us from awareness of the world around us. How do we enhance our ability … [continued]
