Tag: runoff
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Double whammy killed coral reefs off Texas coast
Photo: This colony of Spiny Flower Coral (Mussa angulosa) shows sections that are partially bleached, completely bleached, and even some dead sections already overgrown with algae. A bleached Fire Coral stands alongside. (Credit: Joyce & Frank Burek/NOAA Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary) Researchers may have solved the mystery of what caused the death of…
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What does a water treatment plant do?
Drinking-water treatment uses a series of physical and chemical processes to reduce germs, particles, and other contaminants before water enters the distribution system. The exact treatment depends on the source water and the problems a utility needs to control. Last reviewed: October 2026 15-second takeaway Drinking-water treatment usually combines several processes to remove particles, control…
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The Untold Story of Iowa’s Ag Drainage Systems
If there were a “Mysteries at the Museum” television series geared towards agriculture, this item would be ideal to lead in a segment. It’s hollow, it’s made of clay, it contains a message from the past, and it was buried in the ground for decades. It’s a unique clay drainage tile dated 1885, and it’s…
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Building Roots for a More Water Secure California
Photo: NRCS Scientists Holding Up Two Soil Samples. US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation Service The recently released National Climate Assessment discussed the impacts of climate change on our nation’s water supply and agricultural productivity. The levels of uncertainty regarding the future of our water supply are troubling. Changes in precipitation patterns will intensify…
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El Paso to drink treated sewage water due to climate change drought
Video: Sanjay Gupta assesses climate change impact 04:20 (CNN) The people of El Paso, Texas, are resilient. Living in the middle of the harsh Chihuahuan Desert, the city has no other choice. On average, 15 days every year spike over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The city gets little relief with annual rainfall of just about 9…
