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93% of bottled water tested in this study contained microplastics

New study finds microplastics in the most popular brands of bottled water, but experts are unclear on the risks.




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New process uses sunlight to split water

The heat from the sun heats up metal oxides that in turn release oxygen atoms that mingle with steam. Hydrogen molecules can then be captured and stored.




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Pixar's latest little hero has a fear of water

New animated short 'Piper,' about a sandpiper with hydrophobia, will appear before the highly anticipated 'Finding Dory.'



  • Arts & Culture

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Fact or fiction: Fresh lemon removes hard water stains

Is getting shiny kitchen and bathroom fixtures really as easy as rubbing a fresh lemon on them? Our food blogger finds out.




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Fracking wastewater devours all life in West Virginia forest

Fracking fluid, the liquid waste left over from the controversial mining technique, wreaks havoc on a plot of land in a test by the U.S. Forest Service.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How earthquakes turn water into gold

Science has finally discovered the answer to the centuries-old question of how to turn something into gold.



  • Research & Innovations

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Mysterious deaths of 3 presidents linked to White House water

William Henry Harrison, James K. Polk and Zachary Taylor all died under suspicious circumstances.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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Filter 99 percent of the BPA out of your water in just 30 minutes

Simple chemical process is cheap and safe, and could soon eliminate BPA as a pollutant.



  • Fitness & Well-Being

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The 'raw' water craze represents a refreshing return to the days when water could kill you

Untreated, unfiltered water is a pricey new trend that many are buying into — even though "raw" water could really cause you some harm.




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The tap water of 170 million Americans may contain unsafe levels of radium

Radium, a naturally-occurring radioactive element that's also a known carcinogen, can be found in water systems across the U.S.




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This simple paper water filter zaps contaminants like nobody's business

Direct-to-consumer water filter company Mesopaper removes a variety of contaminants without the mess, waste or high price tag.



  • Research & Innovations

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Seawater Greenhouse brings agriculture to world's harshest environments

British tech startup Seawater Greenhouse makes the impossible feat of growing crops in arid regions possible with the help of plenty of sunshine and saltwater.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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As the waters recede in Texas, Brooklyn braces for the next big storm

As Harvey's floodwaters recede in Houston, Red Hook in Brooklyn, braces for the next big storm.



  • Climate & Weather

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Deepwater Horizon anniversary

On the one-year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal tells TODAY that there's still work to be



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Scientists study oil from Deepwater Horizon disaster

Using a sample from the very riser pipe that the plume escaped from, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution chemist Christopher Reddy and his team ascertained tha



  • Research & Innovations

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Deepwater Horizon tar balls laden with deadly bacteria

Nearly two years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster gushed millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, tar balls from the spill still turn up on Alaba



  • Wilderness & Resources

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How the wind saved Florida from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

At the time of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the spring of 2010, computer models predicted that the 200 million gallons of crude oil pouring out of the gus



  • Climate & Weather

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Hurricane Isaac deposits oil, possibly from Deepwater Horizon, on Louisiana beaches

More than 12 miles of Louisiana coast have been closed to fishing following the discovery of tar balls and other toxins.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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BP ends Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi

But environmental groups say oil is still coming ashore and more work needs to be done.




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What's causing oil sheens near Deepwater Horizon spill site?

Recurrent sheens of oil in the Gulf of Mexico near the site of 2010's Deepwater Horizon oil spill have baffled researchers.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Silver lining of a disaster: Deepwater Horizon spill inspires beautiful bird art

Jason Alexander Byers uses an unusual material to make an environmental point.



  • Arts & Culture

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These sled dogs aren't walking on water, but something fishy is going on

Climatologist documents Greenland's warming conditions with a photo of sled dogs splashing in meltwater on top of sea ice.



  • Climate & Weather

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Waterfalls galore: 10 falls in one hike

Oregon's Silver Falls State Park is a wonderland of rivers, streams, rainforest and cascading water.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Balloons + water = big ice balls for summer cocktails

For the holiday weekend, and all summer long, try this easy trick for making a lot of large ice balls at one time.




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Add water to whisky to intensify the flavor

Diluting whisky makes it more flavorful, according to a study out of Linnaeus University in Sweden.




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Mercury's water ice bodes well for alien life search

The discovery of huge amounts of water ice and possible organic compounds on the heat-blasted planet Mercury suggests that the raw materials necessary for life




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The Earth's mountains, rocks and water bodies are ancient. Do you know how old they are?

The Earth's mountains, rivers, animals and rocks have been around for millions or billions of years. Do you know which ones have been around the longest?



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Spanish island first to be powered only by wind, water

El Hierro, the smallest of the Canary Islands, is becoming energy self-sufficient by relying solely on wind turbines and hydroelectricity.




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There are fewer plastic bags clogging U.K. waters

A study found that while plastic bag litter has decreased in the U.K. seabed, other forms of pollution have increased.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Future computers could run on water droplets instead of electricity

Finnish scientists are studying the possibility of turning water droplets into digital bits and using them to power computers instead of electricity.




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The 14 most amazing waterfalls in the world

Few natural wonders encapsulate the sublimity, power and impermanence of the wild better than roaring waterfalls.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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Conceptual faucet turns ordinary tap water into magical, swirling vortex

The Swirl Faucet also saves water, so long as you aren't completely beguiled by its beauty.



  • Remodeling & Design

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Obstinate attitudes prevail in California's most water-guzzling ZIP codes

In exclusive and exceptionally irrigated Rancho Santa Fe, residents now face water rationing.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Water-smart approach only heightens the allure of Denver Botanic Gardens

These gardens epitomize a balance between beauty and conservation, promoting smart water practices and boosting honeybee populations in the area.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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We're running out of water, NASA images show

More than half of the world's largest aquifers are being depleted, according to satellite system data.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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It's time to bring back the public water fountain

The bottled water people have run them out of town, but it's a historic public service.




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Beer maker donates big bucks to water-saving toilet brick startup

Shock Top saves cheeky/ingenious conservation startup Drop-A-Brick from sinking.



  • Sustainable Business Practices

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Water-conserving Nebia shower system is the toast of Silicon Valley

Sure, it's backed by Apple's Tim Cook. But would you spend $300 on a shower apparatus?



  • Research & Innovations

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Can the tri-state water wars be resolved?

A new concept takes the discussion out of the courtroom, where the battle has been fought for 20 years.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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The swanky sty of California's top water hog is in Bel Air

Bel Air: Champagne wishes and $90,000 water bill dreams.




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900-year-old 'holy well' discovered that still has clean, drinkable water

The well was uncovered in the basement of an old London building that was also used as a 'Harry Potter' set.




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Desert beetle bumps inspire new water-collecting material

A carnivorous plant, desert beetle and cactus are behind a revolutionary new material that can collect water out of thin air.



  • Research & Innovations

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4 ways to celebrate World Water Day

The United Nation's World Water Day is a perfect time to remember how precious little fresh water we have, and how to keep it safe.



  • Wilderness & Resources

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World's largest water fight to go on despite crippling drought

Thailand's wet and wild Songkran festival comes during the country's worst drought in decades.



  • Arts & Culture

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California's waste-curbing water restrictions should be enacted everywhere

The now-permanent rules are just common sense, really.



  • Climate & Weather

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How to use grey water in the garden

Grey water — water from kitchen or bathroom sinks, bathtubs, or washing machines — can safely be captured and rerouted to the garden. Here's how.



  • Organic Farming & Gardening

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Sun-powered desalination device transforms seawater into clean drinking water

Santa Monica's iconic amusement pier is the site of this year's Land Art Generator Initiative. The Pipe is an offshore desalination concept that's making waves.



  • Research & Innovations

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Water witchery: Is it hocus-pocus or science?

Modern-day dowsers are helping drought-stricken California wineries and farms find water for their crops.




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5 smart tech solutions to water challenges around the world

Freshwater supplies are dwindling as populations grow, but these companies are helping us use water more wisely.



  • Research & Innovations

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This edible water blob could replace plastic bottles

The Ooho 'water bottle' is a gelatinous blob that allows you to have your bottled water (minus the plastic) and eat it too.