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Olympic gold medalists Rowdy Gaines and Kate Douglass are helping families stay safe this summer with crucial water safety lessons. Their expert advice could prevent drownings and give parents peace of mind at pools and beaches.
An American scientist who helped prevent waterborne disease outbreaks has won a prestigious international award for making drinking water safer worldwide. Her scientific approach now protects millions of people and helped Singapore create one of the world's most advanced water recycling systems.
Oregon's new bill drops the legal e-bike riding age from 16 to 14, allowing schools to finally teach safety to the teens already riding. While other states ban e-bikes, Oregon is choosing education over restriction.
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ordered Egypt to maintain and increase funding for health, education, and social safety nets despite economic pressures. The move prioritizes vulnerable citizens while the country navigates regional instability and inflation challenges.
Communities across Nigeria are taking action to protect their rivers and streams from pollution, with one state governor personally leading efforts to restore water safety. The movement is bringing real change to rural areas where clean water has become scarce.
A beloved Australian fur seal's death on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula has triggered calls for better public education on marine wildlife safety. The moment highlights both the species' remarkable recovery from near-extinction and the need for humans to respect wild animals.
Kenya is scaling up clean water programs after recognizing women and girls spend millions of hours daily fetching water instead of pursuing education and work. New government initiatives aim to bring water directly to communities, freeing up time for school, jobs, and safety.
A new University of South Carolina study found bottled water contains dramatically fewer disinfection byproducts than tap water. The research offers reassuring news for the billions of people worldwide who choose bottled water every day.
Ghana Water Limited just took a major step toward turning its quality water into a thriving business everyone can access. The company launched a new leadership board to transform its G-Water brand into one of Ghana's most trusted bottled water options.
Governor Dauda Lawal just signed sweeping executive orders to transform Zamfara State's education system, targeting everything from school safety to teacher quality. The reforms mark a shift from just building classrooms to creating real learning outcomes for thousands of Nigerian students.
A new modular water filter system from Swiss gear maker Katadyn can transform even stagnant pond water into safe drinking water anywhere on Earth. The three-stage Explorer system is already being used by disaster relief teams and expedition professionals worldwide.
Professor Joan Rose just won one of the world's most prestigious water awards for developing a breakthrough approach that helps protect billions of people from unsafe drinking water. Her science-based risk assessment method now guides water safety policies worldwide.
While illegal mining threatens water quality across Ghana, one organization is providing clean drinking water to over two million people in rural communities. Safe Water Network uses underground sources and pristine lake water to keep families safe.
Middle schoolers across four Virginia cities are designing creative water towers for cash prizes and engineering glory. The fourth annual Water Tower Showdown brings hands-on STEM learning to life through infrastructure education.
Los Angeles just opened two new facilities that will transform contaminated groundwater into clean drinking water for hundreds of thousands of homes. The breakthrough cuts the city's reliance on imported water nearly in half within the next decade.
A Northwestern engineer transformed bacterial sensors into a glowing water safety test that works anywhere, no lab required. Communities in Chicago and Kenya are already using it to check their drinking water.
Middle schoolers across Virginia will compete to design creative water towers in a free STEM competition that rewards engineering skills with up to $75 per student. The fourth annual event turns infrastructure education into hands-on fun while connecting kids to the water systems that serve their communities.
Brazilian scientists discovered that common moringa seeds can remove dangerous microplastics from water just as well as harsh chemicals. This natural, low-cost solution could transform water safety in communities worldwide.
An Egyptian scientist has invented a machine that pulls water straight from the air, producing 15 liters of clean drinking water daily. The homegrown innovation could help millions facing water scarcity across Egypt and beyond.
After surviving a highway rollover at age six, 14-year-old Surya Uthkarsha from Bengaluru founded The Marg Initiative to teach children road safety before they start driving. His youth-led program has reached over 50,000 people through school workshops and an educational mobile game.
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