People assume water coolers are 'cleaner,' but a review of 70 studies finds water coolers often harbor more bacteria than tap ...

A total of 9 people have died in Indore due to the consumption of contaminated water. Indore, recognised as India's cleanest city, is currently facing a health emergency that has affected over 1,400 ...

With the incoming low temperatures comes the risk of frozen pipes, here's some tips on preventing them and what to do in case ...

A team of researchers in Japan has unveiled a groundbreaking plant-based plastic that could revolutionize the fight against microplastic pollution. Made from carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), a ...

Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who ...

The city has bought more than 125,000 acres of land to provide a buffer around water reservoirs. It’s much cheaper than spending billions on filtration systems, officials say. By Hilary Howard New ...

Road salt, primarily composed of sodium chloride, plays a crucial role in ensuring safety during winter weather. When applied to icy surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways, it lowers the ...

Microplastics have shifted from an abstract pollution problem to something that can show up in the glass on your kitchen ...

The first winter storm of 2025 hit Virginia on Sunday, Jan. 5. That wintry weather caused widespread power outages, with one of them hitting Richmond’s city reservoir system, resulting in a ...

A member of the public brings water samples to a water screening clinic at the Knights of Columbus Event Center in Fairmont, Minn., on Dec. 4, 2025.