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Category: Health & Science
UN Warns of Global Sand Deficit Caused by Over-Dredging That Threatens Water Quality and Infrastructure
The United Nations says excessive sand extraction is harming biodiversity wetlands and freshwater access.
Kansas State University Research Aims to Reduce Rural Veterinarian Shortage Through In-Person Interviews Study
The study by a KSU student explores how interview processes can attract more food animal vets to rural areas.
Colorado to Receive $44.3 Million in Federal Grants for PFAS Water Contamination Cleanup
The funds target small or disadvantaged communities dealing with forever chemicals in their water supply.
Trump Administration’s PFAS Rollback Sparks Fury Among Environmental Groups and Public Health Advocates
Experts say the decision exposes millions of Americans to chemicals linked to kidney cancer and immune damage.
Hantavirus Outbreak Monitoring Opens Critical Window as Countries Take Different Approaches to Travelers
CNN reports that not all nations are managing travelers exposed to hantavirus in the same way.
EPA Announces Nearly $1 Billion in New Grants to Help States Address PFAS Water Contamination
The agency said $5 billion has been made available over five years through its PFAS water grant program.
WHO Director-General Tedros Says He Is Deeply Concerned About Scale and Speed of Ebola Epidemic
Tedros made the statement as the agency formally declared the DRC-Uganda Ebola outbreak a global emergency.
DRC to Open Three Ebola Treatment Centers in Ituri Province as Cases Spread to Kampala and Kinshasa
Two unrelated confirmed cases appeared in Uganda’s capital from travelers coming from the DRC.
PBS NewsHour Reports Trump Administration Seeks to Roll Back Regulations on PFAS Toxic Forever Chemicals
The move prompted sharp criticism from public health advocates who warn millions of Americans face cancer risks.