Aquatic Food Chains Threatened by Hydropower Hydropeaking
Dan DeBaun

Hydropeaking, hydroelectric dams increasing river flow rates when demand for electricity is high, is causing harm to fish and wildlife downstream.

Hydropeaking, hydroelectric dams increasing river flow rates when demand for electricity is high, is causing harm to fish and wildlife downstream.

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The Dark Side of Anti-Bacterial Soap
Dan DeBaun

Research has shown that triclosan used in anti-bacterial soap, has given rise to antibiotic resistance, is harmful to the environment, and disrupts hormone functioning.

Research has shown that triclosan used in anti-bacterial soap, has given rise to antibiotic resistance, is harmful to the environment, and disrupts hormone functioning.

Dan DeBaun

The surge in water use in North Dakota is not only due to increasing demand as a result of more oil wells, but is also attributed to the influx of...

The surge in water use in North Dakota is not only due to increasing demand as a result of more oil wells, but is also attributed to the influx of...

Groundwater Contamination: When Water's Not Fit to Drink
Dan DeBaun

Contamination of groundwater sources poses serious consequences in the future placing more pressure on dwindling water resources that we direly need to protect.

Contamination of groundwater sources poses serious consequences in the future placing more pressure on dwindling water resources that we direly need to protect.

Elevated Risk of Bladder Cancer in New England Linked to Arsenic in Private Drinking Water Wells
Dan DeBaun

A recent study has revealed that the increased bladder cancer in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine due to high levels of arsenic found in drinking water wells.

A recent study has revealed that the increased bladder cancer in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine due to high levels of arsenic found in drinking water wells.

Dan DeBaun

New research has revealed that BPA, known to have many serious health implications, may also be responsible for pre-term births.

New research has revealed that BPA, known to have many serious health implications, may also be responsible for pre-term births.