Colorado River Water Use in Three States Drops to 40-Year Low

As the Colorado River declines, one fundamental question hangs over the Southwest’s most important waterway: can its people and industries slash their water use, thus aligning their water demands with a shrinking supply?

The answer so far – with important caveats – is a clear but qualified ‘yes.’

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Drugs, Microplastics and Forever Chemicals: The Great Lakes are Filling Up With Unregulated Contaminants

By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal

An engineer, a biologist, and a lawyer at Toronto Metropolitan University are tackling a major environmental issue: unregulated contaminants in Ontario’s wastewater. Despite treatment plants removing some harmful substances, many pollutants, including pharmaceuticals and microplastics, still end up in the Great Lakes.

With existing infrastructure unable to handle these emerging contaminants, there’s an urgent call for updated policies and technologies to protect our water. This story highlights the critical need for action to safeguard the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water for millions.

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