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fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
NYC parents

Swim safety clinic held in Bed-Stuy

The dry swimming clinic aimed to promote water safety and prevent drowning among children, particularly in minority communities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Parenting

Opinion: Teaching your kids to swim this summer? Steer clear of floaties

Floaties provide a false sense of security and can increase the risk of accidental drowning by creating a vertical drowning position for children.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 day ago
NYC parents

Swim safety clinic held in Bed-Stuy

The dry swimming clinic aimed to promote water safety and prevent drowning among children, particularly in minority communities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Parenting

Opinion: Teaching your kids to swim this summer? Steer clear of floaties

Floaties provide a false sense of security and can increase the risk of accidental drowning by creating a vertical drowning position for children.
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Social justice
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Swimming Is Not Just a Sport. It's a Survival Tool

Jones advocates for water safety and swim education in underserved communities to prevent a drowning crisis among children.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water amid health safety concerns and scrutiny over fluoridation.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Fires Prompt Water Advisories for Some in the L.A. Area

Southern California wildfires have led to serious concerns over water safety, prompting multiple advisories to avoid tap water and use bottled alternatives.
OMG science
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Millions in US Exposed to Unregulated Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water

Nearly 100 million Americans are at risk of exposure to unregulated chemicals in drinking water, especially communities of color.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Statewide fluoride ban for tap water passes in Florida. What's next in Miami?

Florida may soon ban local fluoridation practices despite strong support from health organizations.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

L.A. mayor demands more testing after lead is found in Watts drinking water

Lead-tainted water found in Watts raises health concerns for residents; Mayor calls for further testing and action from housing and water authorities.
Social justice
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Swimming Is Not Just a Sport. It's a Survival Tool

Jones advocates for water safety and swim education in underserved communities to prevent a drowning crisis among children.
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water

Utah is the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water amid health safety concerns and scrutiny over fluoridation.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Fires Prompt Water Advisories for Some in the L.A. Area

Southern California wildfires have led to serious concerns over water safety, prompting multiple advisories to avoid tap water and use bottled alternatives.
OMG science
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Millions in US Exposed to Unregulated Industrial Chemicals in Drinking Water

Nearly 100 million Americans are at risk of exposure to unregulated chemicals in drinking water, especially communities of color.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 day ago

Statewide fluoride ban for tap water passes in Florida. What's next in Miami?

Florida may soon ban local fluoridation practices despite strong support from health organizations.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

L.A. mayor demands more testing after lead is found in Watts drinking water

Lead-tainted water found in Watts raises health concerns for residents; Mayor calls for further testing and action from housing and water authorities.
more#public-health
#health-risks
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Climate change could be increasing sewage-associated viruses, new study shows

Climate change increases the risk of virus exposure due to extreme weather, leading to untreated sewage discharge into water bodies.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Climate change could be increasing sewage-associated viruses, new study shows

Climate change increases the risk of virus exposure due to extreme weather, leading to untreated sewage discharge into water bodies.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

'Forever chemicals' were about to be more tightly regulated-now Trump will decide whether to loosen the rules

PFAS exposure may have serious health consequences and was a contributing factor in a kidney cancer diagnosis for a North Carolina teacher.
more#health-risks
#drowning
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
Canada news

Teenager drowns in N.H. lake

A teenager drowned after a canoe overturned in Governors Lake, New Hampshire, despite efforts to search for him.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Urgent warning about open water after boy tragically drowns in Beckenham

Recent drownings highlight the dangers of open water swimming, prompting police warnings about safety.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

Izaiah Smit: Boy, 15, who died while swimming in Beckenham Place Park named as heartbroken friends pay tribute

A teenage boy named Izaiah Smith tragically died after swimming in a lake in south London, raising concerns about water safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK news

Nine-year-old boy dies at popular NSW holiday spot amid spate of drownings over Easter long weekend

A nine-year-old boy died after being trapped between rocks during a holiday weekend, highlighting a series of tragic drowning incidents along the New South Wales coast.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
Canada news

Teenager drowns in N.H. lake

A teenager drowned after a canoe overturned in Governors Lake, New Hampshire, despite efforts to search for him.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Urgent warning about open water after boy tragically drowns in Beckenham

Recent drownings highlight the dangers of open water swimming, prompting police warnings about safety.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

Izaiah Smit: Boy, 15, who died while swimming in Beckenham Place Park named as heartbroken friends pay tribute

A teenage boy named Izaiah Smith tragically died after swimming in a lake in south London, raising concerns about water safety.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
UK news

Nine-year-old boy dies at popular NSW holiday spot amid spate of drownings over Easter long weekend

A nine-year-old boy died after being trapped between rocks during a holiday weekend, highlighting a series of tragic drowning incidents along the New South Wales coast.
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fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Portland food

Kayaker missing on Oregon river identified as California man

A 20-year-old kayaker, Marcelus Rodriguez, tragically died after going over a waterfall in Oregon's Willamette River.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What to know about the EPA's major deregulatory moves

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced new deregulations that prioritize economic growth and rollback rules protecting clean air and water.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Palisades water supply cleared for drinking as Bass touts speed of fire recovery

Pacific Palisades residents can safely use water again after two months, a significant speed in recovery post-wildfire.
Public health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Chemical found in US drinking water is linked to 15% higher risk of colorectal cancer, 33% for bladder cancer

Chlorinated water may increase bladder and colorectal cancer risks, particularly through trihalomethanes (THMs), according to new Swedish research.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Experts reveal if tap or bottled water is safer from toxic chemicals

Bottled water may be less safe than tap water, which is better regulated and contains fewer harmful microplastics.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Amid High Surf Conditions Around the Bay, Warning Issued for Swimmers, Beachgoers

Bay Area residents and visitors are advised to avoid water activities due to extreme surf conditions and high risks of accidents. Safety is paramount.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
4 months ago

Fixing the lead problem in OUSD will be costly. Where will the district find the money?

Oakland Unified School District faces a dual crisis: a budget deficit and a costly lead contamination issue affecting school water sources.
fromArs Technica
4 months ago
Health

Splash pads really are fountains of fecal material; CDC reports 10K illnesses

Splash pads often lack adequate regulations, leading to health risks, especially associated with chlorine-resistant pathogens like Cryptosporidium.
fromSFGATE
7 months ago
San Francisco

Teen dies after 2 jet skis collide at popular NorCal lake

A teen died in a jet ski collision at Shasta Lake, emphasizing the risks associated with water sports.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
OMG science

Probe at German military base finds no evidence that the water supply was tampered with

The investigation revealed no tampering with the drinking water at the Wahn barracks, ensuring the safety of the facility.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

London weather: Temperature to hit 30C today with capital hotter than Ibiza amid heatwave

London is expected to be significantly hotter than popular holiday destinations like Ibiza and Barcelona with temperatures hitting 30C, marking a break from the rainy spring.
fromCbsnews
10 months ago
New York City

High rip current risk today at New York beaches. Officials say stay out of the water.

New York's south-facing beaches face high rip current risk, urging caution and alertness for swimmers.
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