Commentary

Studies have shown that tap water is now contaminated with plastics that are small enough to enter our bodies and penetrate cells and organs. Currently the USA has the highest rate of contamination. However, the new information does not provide conclusive evidence of the risks. Microplastics enter the water through carpets and clothing. Tumble dryers […]

A comprehensive summary of the damage from hurricane Harvey in the Houston area. Images are used extensively to demonstrate the extent of the damage. Images show a large variety of locations in and around Houston and different types of damage. Reports from local officials also speak to many of the challenges present in the aftermath […]

Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston and with that, there was sewer overflows, spilled fuel, pollutants and lawn pesticides getting into the water supply. A sample taken from the water showed a high level of E.Coli bacteria. Fifty Texas water systems were shut down and the rest let residents know that they should boil the water before […]

According to research done with the Hubble Space Telescope there may be three planets that have water on them. With the telescope, scientists have discovered that there are planets that circle around a sun called Trappist-1. The three farthest away planets have a significant amount of water on them. Although they have water, the Trappist […]

Open water swimming is different than doing it in a smaller space because there is nowhere to stop and rest, and the distance you have to go is much greater. It’s important to prepare for this. If you don’t you could find yourself in dire trouble. Drowning is a concern but you can swim this […]

Hurricane Harvey has left Houston in complete devastation, and the trouble isn’t yet over for residents of the city as a new nightmare unfolds in the city due to the rain waters and flooding. Houston residents must now worry about dirty water with bacteria and other toxins, landslides, and other problems caused by the nearly […]

Acea, the water company in Rome, has been forced to cut water pressure at night during peak September days. Some buildings will not have water. The company was forced to ration water because of a drought that has reduced rainfall in Rome by seventy per cent. Much of southern Europe has experienced drought. The company […]

AOL UK has issued a feature story about loons. The story describes the bird, found in North America, and its main characteristics. It is a water bird that can barely walk on land, and must take off in water. It runs across the water to fly. It has a distinctive call. AOL featured a video […]

Citizens across the United Kingdom began complaining that the water they use was damaging their appliances. Local water authorities conducted an investigation into water at Suffolk and found the highest levels of calcium carbonate in the country. The next highest are Colchester, Luton, Norwich, and Watford. Twenty five percent of adults in the United kingdom […]

Xenoestrogens are compounds that mimic estorgen in ourbody, causing health complications witht eh repordctive system as well as causing cancer in people who are middle aged. During the midle aged years, we may struggle with balancing our hormones in order to control our weight or lead more healthier lives, but getting away from xenoestrogens is […]