JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - EPA launches study to understand what pollutants are in drinking water
The study will screen for a wide range of pollutants, including pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and more than 1,000 potential contaminants.
NPR (Melissa Bailey) - Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns
Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Rich McHugh) - Newly unearthed document undermines NJ agency's claims, experts say
The report clearly states that the "primary Contaminant of Potential Ecological Concern exposure pathway is direct contact or exchange with eroded soil into the nearby waterways."
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - FBI issues warning about cyberattacks on water systems
The FBI says at least nine states have reported cyberattacks on water systems. It is still unclear who is behind the attacks, but officials say water quality was not compromised. #cybersecurity #water #safety Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting water system cyberattacks
Federal authorities are investigating a series of cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater infrastructure across the country. The FBI and EPA report water systems in at least seven states have been targeted since July 27. The cyberattacks have disrupted operations but have not caused any issues with drinking water. While federal authorities haven’t identified the affected states, some have reported the cyberattacks on their own, including Minnesota and now Michigan. NewsNation's Brooke Shafer reports. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all…
NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart and Selam Gebrekidan) - A Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk
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NYTIMES (David Shortell) - Mexico’s President Unveils Plan to Fight Seaweed That Is Choking Beaches
The seaweed — a stinky, brown algae known as sargassum — has plagued Mexico and the broader region for more than a decade, but this year’s forecast is setting records.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Rich McHugh) - Keyport, New Jersey, cancer cluster: Tests find PFAs, benzene in groundwater
Residents argue the new test results undercut the state's position there's no exposure pathway connecting the landfill to nearby homes.
NYTIMES (Hiroko Tabuchi) - Bipartisan Anger Grows at Pentagon’s Delayed ‘Forever Chemicals’ Cleanups
Hundreds of bases are contaminated with PFAS, which are linked to low birth weight and other risks. Politicians from both parties are demanding explanations.
YOUTUBE (Facts Matter with Roman Balmakov) - Texas Woman Arrested Over Facebook Post
Watch Final Hours https://ept.ms/FinalHoursWatch Up to $20,000 of Free Silver: https://ept.ms/3biH9MN Episode Resources: Deep Dive: https://ept.ms/45oVC4A Timeline: https://ept.ms/4vSjXuB Resignations: https://ept.ms/3TCb5f7 Final Hours Film: https://ept.ms/FinalHoursWatch Summary: A woman in Texas was shocked when she opened her front door and found the local police standing there, ready to arrest her over a Facebook post. And the reason she was shocked was because that post wasn’t threatening anyone, nor was it calling for violence. Instead, she was simply commenting on the horrible quality of the water in the town’s local water supply. One of our senior reporters here at The Epoch Times, Darlene McCormick Sanchez, went to…