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Scientists in Illinois created a new water filter that stops both nitrogen and phosphorus pollution from farms, solving a problem that's been poisoning rivers and lakes for decades. After a year of testing, the system worked better than existing methods and could even pay for itself.
Australian scientists have created a microscopic "cage" that captures the toughest water pollutants on Earth, removing up to 98% of PFAS chemicals from drinking water. The reusable technology could finally tackle forever chemicals that existing filters can't catch.
Lilongwe's water authority has planted 350,000 trees this season to protect the forest that supplies the city's drinking water. With a 71% survival rate from last year's planting, the program is expanding with help from local chiefs and communities.
Fresh water now flows from taps in villages across South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal region after years without reliable access. The massive infrastructure project is bringing dignity and hope to communities that have been waiting more than a decade for this basic human right.
When leadership strategist Mfon Ekpo honored a late First Lady's vision for clean water access, her speech didn't just inspire applause. Attendees immediately pledged funds to build community boreholes across Akwa Ibom State.
Scientists finally understand how water filters work at the molecular level, opening the door to membranes that could purify water faster and power clean energy more efficiently. The breakthrough could transform everything from desalination to green hydrogen production.
Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84, made environmental justice a cornerstone of his 1988 presidential campaign and inspired a generation of activists. His groundbreaking work connected civil rights to clean air, safe water, and healthy communities across America.
In just eight weeks, emergency responders turned around the worst cholera outbreak in five years in eastern Congo, cutting cases by 90%. The breakthrough came from restoring clean water access and rapid medical response in a region disrupted by conflict.
A Caribbean island is piloting breakthrough technology that turns ocean waves into both clean electricity and fresh drinking water. The 50-megawatt project could help Barbados reach its ambitious net-zero goal by 2030.
Two North Carolina communities just secured over a million dollars in federal funding to build a treatment facility that will permanently reduce dangerous "forever chemicals" in their drinking water. The project marks a major win for public health in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Over a million people in southern India now have reliable drinking water after the first phase of a massive $500 million water project launched this week. The system promises to end decades of water scarcity across 1,422 rural communities.
Ethiopia has made remarkable progress in bringing clean drinking water to communities nationwide, setting an example as African leaders gather to prioritize water security. The country's success is now inspiring continental cooperation on water infrastructure.
Thousands of rural Rwandan households are getting fairer water bills thanks to new technology that catches meter errors before they hit wallets. Ten portable testing kits will help end a decade-old problem affecting 4,500 families in eastern regions alone.
Students in rural Ghana gained access to clean water and proper sanitation when Rotary International's president visited to open new facilities. The project shows how global organizations partnering with local communities can transform daily life for those who need it most.
A Dutch court ruled the government's approach to managing PFAS pollution is legally sound, even as environmental groups push for faster action. The decision validates current cleanup efforts while acknowledging the massive complexity of addressing forever chemicals nationwide.
Ritu Tawde took office as Mumbai's mayor with a promise to work as the city's "Sevak" (servant), focusing on infrastructure upgrades and welcoming ideas from all political parties. After a decade of momentum in projects like the metro and coastal road, she's committed to bringing clean water to every home and ending the city's notorious water tanker monopolies.
Nearly 800,000 residents across 18 communities in Kerala will soon have reliable clean water access as officials expedite approval for a major treatment plant. The project tackles ongoing shortages that have affected families and businesses throughout the region.
The Vatican launched a groundbreaking initiative to install clean water and toilets in 150 Catholic-run health clinics across 23 of the world's poorest countries. Where mothers once gave birth without running water and newborns died from preventable infections, health workers can now wash their hands and save lives.
Saudi Arabia just announced billions in investments to help Syria rebuild after years of conflict, including new airports, telecommunications, and clean water infrastructure. It's the largest development package since US sanctions lifted, giving millions of displaced Syrians hope for their country's future.
Michigan is putting its money where its mission is, directing over half its environmental budget straight back into communities. A new interactive dashboard shows exactly where $5.2 billion in grants and loans are making real change happen.
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