Europe March 25, 2023 Cocaine use has risen across Europe, according to wastewater study A study across a hundred cities and 54 million people found that cocaine use has risen across Europe. Highest levels were found in Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
Digital Originals March 22, 2023 Texans blast Elon Musk's Boring plan to dump wastewater in local river: 'This is a hot mess' Texas residents reacted to plans by Elon Musk's Boring Co. to dump over 142,000 gallons of treated wastewater per day into the local water supply of Bastrop County.
UNITED NATIONS March 22, 2023 'Vampiric thirst' for increasingly scarce resource has UN pushing countries to 'conserve' use, share A new U.N. report claimed 70% of water consumption goes to urban and industrial growth and agricultural needs, causing officials to insist on a greater need to "manage" resources.
HEALTH March 22, 2023 Is Parkinson’s disease, 'world’s fastest growing brain disease,’ mostly preventable? Study offers clues New research published in the Journal of Parkinson's disease suggests the harmful effects of a colorless chemical, trichloroethylene (TCE), may be linked to Parkinson's; more work is needed.
HEALTH March 21, 2023 Chemicals in water and household objects could reduce chances of pregnancy, live births: new study A study found that women whose blood plasma contained higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals had as much as a 40% lower chance of pregnancy and live births.
Family March 21, 2023 Wedding day uproar as bride is slammed for serving only water: 'Didn't think this would be a problem' A bride-to-be who shared a wedding-day drama is not getting much sympathy on Reddit. She and her husband-to-be will only be serving water at their wedding reception — no alcohol, soda or coffee.
Europe March 15, 2023 Albania formally dedicates Vjosa River National Park The Albanian government has formally designated the nation's Vjosa River a national park, and has set aside $80 million to prevent wastewater deposits in the body of water.
Europe March 15, 2023 Free diver breaks record depth at 170 feet beneath frozen Swiss lake Czech diver David Vencl broke record depth at 170 feet beneath a frozen Swiss lake. Vencl dived near freezing temperatures without a wetsuit.
VIDEO March 14, 2023 Dolphins seen jumping near boat in California Bill Clements and Justin Kezmoh were boating in Dana Point, California, when they saw a dolphin pop out of the water a mere seconds after they wished for a special appearance.
China March 10, 2023 China condemns Japan’s plan to release Fukushima’s radioactive wastewater into the sea Japan plans to release treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean. However, China said the country should first get approval from international institutions.
VIDEO March 1, 2023 Mesmerizing lotus field shown in dramatic drone video Uncle Jam's Lotus Field is an agricultural tourist attraction in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. The field is open daily; visitors can take a boat around and collect lotus flowers, or sip coffee at the cafe while enjoying the scenery.
