Two litres of tap water in the regional New South Wales town of Walgett has as much sodium as an entire large bag of sea salt popcorn.
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The White House proposal represents a dramatic retreat from the national goals of clean air and clean water enacted in federal laws over the past 55 years.
Policy reform is urgently needed to make water use in Australia sustainable, but it won’t be effective unless it’s based on facts.
A specially coated foil removed more than 99% of E. coli bacteria from water in laboratory tests.
Growing and changing demands for water and the increasing impacts of climate change are adding to the challenge of ensuring everyone has access to a safe and reliable water supply.
These chemicals are now found on almost every part of the planet, including in the bodies of a large percentage of the American public. An environmental health scientist explains the risks.
A webinar hosted by The Conversation brings together experts in law, health, policy and Indigenous affairs to explain some of the most pressing problems related to water in the US.
Pouring these products down the sink causes society-wide problems for the entire sewerage system and the workers who maintain it.
We estimate more than 200 communities across Australia do not have community drinking water fountains. That must change.
Water sharing arrangements have the potential to enhance water security, but they require strong communication and co-ordination between community leaders in addition to adequate financial support.
Toxic synthetic chemicals, called PFAS, are a serious threat to humans and wildlife – but many people are unaware of them.
If you’re on holidays, the water may taste different. But is it safe to drink?
Water is a critical resource, enabling socio-economic development.
These chemicals are now present in water, soil and living organisms and can be found across almost every part of the planet – including 98% of the American public.
Salty water seeps into our soils and groundwater through surface runoff and storm-water pipes. The long-term storage of salt in the environment impacts aquatic life, infrastructure and drinking water.
New research finds that tap water avoidance is on the rise in the US, especially among minorities. An expert on water and health calls for better public education about water quality and testing.
Two environmental engineers say governments need to do more to protect people from possible water contamination after wildfires.
A long-awaited NZ$700 million package to clean up New Zealand’s rivers and lakes has disappointed some of the government’s expert advisers – especially a delay on setting clear pollution limits.
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Middlebury College
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Political Science, Western University
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Professor of Water Science, Liverpool John Moores University
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Associate Professor, Indigenous Studies, UNSW ; Macquarie University
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Professor and Head of School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney
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Environmental Consultation Coordinator, Oneida Nation of the Thames
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Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellow, Purdue University
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PhD Student, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Toronto
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Associate Professor of Law, Washburn University
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Professor of Civil, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Purdue University
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Senior Lecturer, Western Sydney University
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Chancellor, University of Canberra
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Senior Research Fellow, Indigenous Health, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor, Rural Planning and Development, University of Guelph