Environmental Health
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Most SD surface waters fall below state quality standards
There are nearly 150,000 miles of rivers and streams in South Dakota, but new data show many of those don't meet state standards for safe water …
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Cow feed research aims to cut ME dairies' methane emissions
New research could help Maine dairy farmers increase profits while reducing effects on the climate. Scientists said adding a plant-based essential …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Environmental lawyer: CAFOs not just a NIMBY issue
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a month to respond in court to a new lawsuit concerning a factory farm in the central part of the st…
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
NH scientists: Plant-based oils in cow feed cut climate-altering methane emissions
New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate. Scientists …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
New maps show progress on NY lead service line replacement
New maps show the extent of New York State's lead pipe replacement program. They demonstrate progress in replacing lead service lines, although the …
Monday, May 6, 2024
NW wildfire season highlights importance of Air Quality Awareness Week
Agencies are raising awareness about air quality across the country this week. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality …
Monday, May 6, 2024
New BLM rule could help protect America's national parks
As critics work to roll back new Bureau of Land Management rules, public lands advocates are defending the agency's move to put conservation uses on …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Study: Climate change may affect stroke side effects
Climate watchers are predicting this summer's temperatures may set records, which could aggravate some medical conditions. A 30-year study of health …
Monday, May 6, 2024
NM's Chaco, Carlsbad parks gain protection from new BLM rule
New Mexico's diverse national parks located adjacent to extraction sites will enjoy greater protections under a new federal rule. Changes to how the …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Air Quality Awareness Week starts with focus on wildfire smoke
Agencies are raising awareness about air quality across the country this week. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Air quality awareness week arrives as wildfire season nears
Agencies are raising awareness about air quality around the country this week. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality …
Ignoring effects from New Mexico's seasonal allergies could lead to asthma
Toughing it out during spring allergy season is not in your best interest if you want to avoid asthma later in life. New Mexico has plenty of grass …