Water Pollution

— Progressive supranuclear palsy associated with proximity to industrial facilities in U.K. study by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today October 28, 2026 • 3 min read Nearby industrial water pollution facilities were associated with an increased risk of developing progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disease. Heavy…

The opinions expressed by Trellis expert contributors are their own, not those of Trellis. Poor water quality can pose as great a business risk as water scarcity. Yet managing it remains a low priority for many companies.  Ceres’ research on water stewardship reveals a troubling gap: Quality is an area…

‎Fishermen and fish traders in Igbokoda, the headquarters of the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, are counting their losses as fish scarcity, rising prices, and fears of water pollution disrupt their businesses following the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in the area. ‎The crash, which occurred on…

The California valley with the most dairy farms in the state will follow stricter water pollution requirements following years of advocacy and a marathon six-hour meeting this week. The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously agreed to adopt the regulations under what several environmental groups call a long overdue dairy…

beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump considers narrowing water pollution protections The Trump administration on Friday said it will consider further narrowing protections for streams and wetlands under the Clean Water Act © Mike Catalini, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army…

Advanced technology: The researchers in the project combine SERS with microfluidics, which makes it possible to measure pesticides in water much more efficiently than today. Credit: Werner Juvik, SINTEF. Extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts and torrential rains, affect water quality in lakes, rivers and coastal areas. This creates…

During periods of heavy rainfall, pipes known as storm overflows aim to prevent excess water overflowing into the sewage system. But this is not always the case. During intense rainfall, combined sewers (which carry both wastewater from homes and businesses and rainwater running off roads and buildings into drains) can…

When you think about threats to the Great Barrier Reef, coral bleaching due to climate change would likely be first. But the world’s largest reef system faces many threats. One surprisingly large threat is poor water quality. When sediment is washed off farms, cities and bushland into rivers, it can…

Pune: Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) issued a show-cause notice on Tuesday to NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar-linked Baramati Agro Sugar and Distillery unit in Indapur tehsil for failing to comply with norms on air and water pollution. Shetphalgade villagers Sagar Wabale and Chagan Wabale sent the complaint to the…

LAHORE: Punjab’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday launched its first skimming boat designed to remove plastic waste from canals and rivers, in a major step towards tackling plastic pollution. The boat will begin operations as a pilot project in the Lahore Canal, marking the introduction of a technology-based solution…