What is seawater intrusion? A hydrogeologist explains the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast
When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives and livelihoods.
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Video: How do rising sea levels affect Florida’s drinking water?
This bite-sized video explains why rising sea levels pose a threat to Florida's main source of drinking water.
Misguided court decision hurts Florida and its wetlands
The EPA is now prevented from being the “gatekeeper” of development and/or pollution of land connected to our drinking water.
New PFAS guidelines – a water quality scientist explains technology and investment needed to get forever chemicals out of US drinking water
By Joe Charbonnet, Iowa State University Harmful chemicals known as PFAS can be found in everything from children’s clothes to ...
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