# clean water (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover clean water. Page: Feed: --- ## [Experimental Drug Generates Immune Response Against Pancreatic Cancer in People at High Risk](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/experimental-drug-generates-immune-response-against-pancreatic-cancer-in-people-at-high-risk/) _2026-08-20 · Andy Corbley · Science Archives - Good News Network_ Researchers at Johns Hopkins report that an experimental drug targeting one of the most common genetic drivers of pancreatic cancer was safe in humans, and generated durable immune responses aimed at preventing the cancer in people at high risk. Pancreatic cancer has one of the lowest survival rates of any form, and the developers believe \[…\] The post Experimental Drug Generates Immune Response… ## [Archaeologists Triple the Scale of an Ancient Amazonian Civilization We Know Almost Nothing About](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/archaeologists-triple-the-scale-of-an-ancient-amazonian-civilization-we-know-almost-nothing-about/) _2026-08-20 · Andy Corbley · Science Archives - Good News Network_ Hundreds of geometric earthworks were recently found in the southwestern Amazon, evidence that a monument-building, precolonial civilization was so much larger than previously thought. The scale of this hidden world of massive earthen construction projects only began to truly be understood this decade, but a recent aerial survey using laser radar has dramatically increased the \[…\] The post… ## [The Part of Washington Politics That Could Come Back to Brunswick County's Water](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/the-part-of-washington-politics-that) _2026-08-19 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Rouzer is sponsoring legislation that would restrict the circumstances under which state regulators can impose conditions through Clean Water Act §401 certifications. ## [Opposition to BOEM’s Proposed Seabed Mining Off Virginia’s Coast](https://www.saltwaterguidesassociation.com/virginia-mining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virginia-mining) _2026-08-19 · ASGA · American Saltwater Guides Association_ The federal government is once again testing how far it can push industrial extraction into one of the most productive and sensitive stretches of ocean on the East Coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Request for Information (Docket BOEM-2026-0100) seeks interest in commercial leasing for Outer Continental Shelf minerals offshore Virginia — specifically heavy \[…\] The post Opposition to… ## [Laugh in the Face of Doom and Gloom](https://therevelator.org/environmental-comedy/) _2026-08-19 · John R. Platt · The Revelator_ Here’s a wrap-up of our funniest takes on planetary threats — articles and commentaries that use humor and satire to underscore tragedy or release overwhelming tension. The post Laugh in the Face of Doom and Gloom appeared first on The Revelator . ## [Read the Notes, Not the Map](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/read-the-notes-not-the-map) _2026-08-18 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Every site plan has two parts. ## [We Banned Oyster Farming to Protect It. Stormwater Took It Anyway.](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/we-banned-oyster-farming-to-protect) _2026-08-18 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Brunswick County banned new shellfish leases in 1949 ## [Governor Walz Just Gave the Boundary Waters Its Strongest Statewide Protection, Ever](https://www.friends-bwca.org/blog/governor-walz-executive-order-gives-boundary-waters-statewide-protection/) _2026-08-18 · Pete Marshall · friends-bwca.org_ Learn about Governor Walz's Executive Order and its impact on preserving Boundary Waters amidst recent mining and fire threats. The post Governor Walz Just Gave the Boundary Waters Its Strongest Statewide Protection, Ever appeared first on friends-bwca.org . ## [Your Special Use Permit Hearing Is Not a Public-Opinion Contest](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/your-special-use-permit-hearing-is) _2026-08-18 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ If you are planning to oppose an SUP, you need to understand the rules before you walk into the room. ## [North Carolina Opens Comment Period on Atlantic Bonito Bag Limit](https://www.saltwaterguidesassociation.com/north-carolina-opens-comment-period-on-atlantic-bonito-bag-limit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-carolina-opens-comment-period-on-atlantic-bonito-bag-limit) _2026-08-17 · ASGA · American Saltwater Guides Association_ The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission has opened the public comment period on a proposed rule that would set a five-fish recreational bag limit for Atlantic bonito. The rule would also authorize the Division of Marine Fisheries Director to implement additional management measures by proclamation, but only with prior consent of the Commission. This is \[…\] The post North Carolina Opens… ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TooIsPMjQPU8) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Fish Maw: An Emerging Ocean Conservation Nightmare](https://therevelator.org/fish-maw-conservation-nightmare/) _2026-08-17 · Dr. David Shiffman · The Revelator_ Like the early days of the shark fin trade, the mostly unregulated market for dried fish swim bladders has exploded in popularity, devastating species around the world. The post Fish Maw: An Emerging Ocean Conservation Nightmare appeared first on The Revelator . ## [Correction: BCS still accepts cash](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/correction-bcs-still-accepts-cash) _2026-08-15 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ it was good news for school families ## [New Radiation-Free Lung Scan Can Spot Disease Sooner in Children – And it’s Much Safer](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-radiation-free-lung-scan-could-help-doctors-spot-disease-in-children-earlier/) _2026-08-14 · Daniel Samadani · Science Archives - Good News Network_ For caregivers of children living with chronic or rare lung diseases, monitoring their condition presents an uncomfortable tradeoff: Repeated scans can be valuable, but they can also expose patients to radiation. Now, a rapidly advancing form of MRI is offering another possibility: detailed images of children’s lungs that can reveal not only their structure, but \[…\] The post New Radiation-Free… ## [Is Brunswick County Schools is going cashless?](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/brunswick-county-schools-is-going) _2026-08-14 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ BCS is moving school payments to a cashless system operated by a private third-party vendor. The question is: what does this convenience cost families, and why is a basic school payment function being outsourced? ## [House Bill 1222 & The TIA Trap](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/house-bill-1222-and-the-tia-trap) _2026-08-13 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ A Bill Nobody Fully Read Now Requires a Traffic Study for Kennels and daycares ## [We Are Water: Metaphor As a Tool for Environmental Policies Communication](https://therevelator.org/we-are-water/) _2026-08-13 · Antoni Łukasik · The Revelator_ Environmental lawyer David Fajardo Torres argues that stories and shared values are essential for defending nature. The post We Are Water: Metaphor As a Tool for Environmental Policies Communication appeared first on The Revelator . ## [I Heard You Wanted to Help...](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/i-heard-you-wanted-to-help) _2026-08-13 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Building a Better Brunswick, Together. ## [Together, we're Brunswick Built, together!](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/together-were-brunswick-built-together) _2026-08-13 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ That’s the slogan Brunswick County Schools is using while asking parents and residents to weigh in on a $350 million school bond. ## [The Affordable Housing Feedback Loop](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/the-affordable-housing-feedback-loop) _2026-08-12 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ “Deliver Results for North Carolinians.” ## [WTF ASMFC! SB FMP PRT](https://www.saltwaterguidesassociation.com/wtf-asmfc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wtf-asmfc) _2026-08-12 · ASGA · American Saltwater Guides Association_ Feature Photo: Captain Ben Whalley and his clients release a beautiful bass at water level. ABC 123? Let’s face it: fisheries management conversations need more acronyms. At the August 6th ASMFC Summer Meeting, the Striped Bass Plan Review Team (PRT) presented the Fishery Management Plan (FMP) review and state compliance report to the management board. First, \[…\] The post WTF ASMFC! SB FMP PRT… ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gA2zKli1y7Eg) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Conserving Culture in Endangered Species](https://therevelator.org/conserving-culture-in-endangered-species/) _2026-08-12 · John R. Platt · The Revelator_ Could preserving the regional knowledge and behavior of certain species also help conservation efforts? The post Conserving Culture in Endangered Species appeared first on The Revelator . ## [“Not in a Flood Zone” ...Until the Water Came](https://citizensforbetterbrunswick.substack.com/p/not-in-a-flood-zone-until-the-water) _2026-08-12 · Josh Kirby · Citizens for Better Brunswick_ Six Boiling Spring Lakes residents are now suing the city and developers after years of drainage problems and flooding. ## [Remembering How to Love Again in the Time of AI](https://therevelator.org/love-in-the-time-of-ai/) _2026-08-11 · Rev. Billy Talen · The Revelator_ Earth-defending action is more important than ever. If the product wins, we lose our lives. The post Remembering How to Love Again in the Time of AI appeared first on The Revelator . ## [Voyager 2 was Running Low on Power Until NASA Engineered a ‘Big Bang’ to Buy Another Year](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/voyager-2-was-running-low-on-power-until-nasa-engineered-big-bang-to-buy-another-year/) _2026-08-10 · Good News Network · Science Archives - Good News Network_ NASA engineers found a way to free up power aboard Voyager 2, helping the nearly 50-year-old spacecraft continue its scientific work. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory team decided to simultaneously shut down certain powered components and replaced them with options that use less energy—while also making sure Voyager 2 stayed warm enough to function properly. Decaying \[…\] The post Voyager 2 was… ## [Tea and Salamanders](https://therevelator.org/tea-and-salamanders/) _2026-08-10 · Moushumi Basu · The Revelator_ The hills of Darjeeling hold more than world-famous tea gardens. They’re also home to ancient Himalayan salamanders — and the people working to prevent them from disappearing. The post Tea and Salamanders appeared first on The Revelator . ## [Highest Resolution View of the Sun Reveals Breaking Waves and Magnetic Mysteries](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/highest-resolution-view-of-the-sun-yet-reveals-breaking-waves-and-magnetic-mysteries/) _2026-08-07 · Andy Corbley · Science Archives - Good News Network_ Scientists using Earth’s most powerful solar telescope have snapped a picture of the Sun’s surface that helped explain—for the first time—foundational physics about our dear star. Situated atop the summit of Haleakalā, a volcano on the island of Maui, the Daniel Inouye Solar Telescope peered down onto the surface of the Sun. Captured in the \[…\] The post Highest Resolution View of the Sun Reveals… ## [Submit Your Environmental Photos and Art to the Revelator Gallery](https://therevelator.org/environmental-gallery/) _2026-08-07 · Colleen M. Crary, Ph.D. · The Revelator_ Our new feature aims to showcase our readers’ experiences with wild places and species around the world. The post Submit Your Environmental Photos and Art to the Revelator Gallery appeared first on The Revelator . ## [A Redesign Is Not A Fix: What NewRange’s PolyMet Mine Plan Changes Really Mean](https://www.friends-bwca.org/blog/a-redesign-is-not-a-fix/) _2026-08-07 · Pete Marshall · friends-bwca.org_ NewRange's PolyMet mine plan changes move tailings and boost ore output. Why the NorthMet redesign demands a full new environmental review. The post A Redesign Is Not A Fix: What NewRange’s PolyMet Mine Plan Changes Really Mean appeared first on friends-bwca.org . ## [Eagle and Condor: How Ecuador Translated Indigenous Cosmology Into Constitutional Law](https://therevelator.org/eagle-rights-of-nature/) _2026-08-06 · Antoni Łukasik · The Revelator_ Environmental attorney Julio Prieto discusses how Ecuador translated ancient knowledge into constitutional law and why cooperation needs to be decolonized. The post Eagle and Condor: How Ecuador Translated Indigenous Cosmology Into Constitutional Law appeared first on The Revelator . ## [Gaza Turned My Brother From a Journalist Into an Aid Trader](https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/gaza-turned-my-brother-from-a-journalist) _2026-08-06 · Shahed AbuAlShaikh · Palestine Deep Dive: Read_ Israel’s genocide robbed Anas of his education and his dream of becoming a reporter. Now he spends his days buying and reselling aid for as little as five dollars. ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1YmL6Kd5W213) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Used for Centuries as Poison, Larkspur, Wolfsbane May Become Medicine After Lab Breakthrough](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/used-for-millennia-as-poison-larkspur-wolfsbane-could-become-medicine-after-laboratory-breakthrough/) _2026-08-05 · Andy Corbley · Science Archives - Good News Network_ Two famously toxic plants—known also to treat pain, malaria, cancer, and pests—may have had those medicinal properties synthesized in a lab for the first time. The researchers behind the discovery believe “plants are the best chemists”—and their breakthrough demonstrates that next-generation drugs don’t need to come from chemists’ inventions. Centered on the plants wolfsbane and \[…\] The post Used… ## [A Gnarly Situation: High-Elevation Discovery Raises New Questions About Which California Trees Will Survive Climate Change](https://therevelator.org/california-trees-climate-change/) _2026-08-05 · Karen Mockler · The Revelator_ Birds may have been burying Jeffrey pine seeds up high for thousands of years. But now that they’re sprouting, this new species of subalpine tree may change the playing field. The post A Gnarly Situation: High-Elevation Discovery Raises New Questions About Which California Trees Will Survive Climate Change appeared first on The Revelator . ## [Single Fossil Shows a Pterosaur Eaten by an Ichthyosaur Eaten by a Pliosaur: ‘A 3-Way Chompfest’](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/single-fossil-shows-a-pterosaur-eaten-by-an-ichthyosaur-eaten-by-a-pliosaur-a-3-way-chompfest/) _2026-08-05 · Andy Corbley · Science Archives - Good News Network_ In what must rank as one of the rarer fossil assemblages ever discovered, an incredible moment where the whole top-third of the Cretaceous era marine food chain was being sorted out has been presented by scientists. Following 7 years of study, the jumble of bones is nothing less than the remains of a flying reptile \[…\] The post Single Fossil Shows a Pterosaur Eaten by an Ichthyosaur Eaten by a… ## [Self-Healing Contact Lenses Repair Scratches with Just 1 Hour of UV Light Exposure](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/self-healing-contact-lenses-repair-scratches-with-just-1-hour-of-uv-light-exposure/) _2026-08-04 · Andy Corbley · Science Archives - Good News Network_ A major, early-stage advancement in vision technology comes to us now from South Korea, where researchers created a contact lens that repairs scratches automatically when exposed to sunlight. A scratched lens can mean an expensive replacement, but the UV light-activated hydrogel can repair these small imperfections in under an hour. The technology also offers greater \[…\] The post Self-Healing… ## [Why Spain’s World Cup Victory Mattered in Gaza](https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/why-spains-world-cup-victory-mattered) _2026-08-04 · Huda Skaik · Palestine Deep Dive: Read_ Spain’s solidarity with Palestine travelled all the way to Gaza. For Palestinians watching under siege, its World Cup triumph meant far more than football. ## [Self-Storage Facilities](https://seandengler.substack.com/p/self-storage-facilities) _2026-08-04 · Sean Dengler · Sean Dengler_ One constant has remained over the last fifteen years, the growth of self-storage facilities. ## [Finding Solitude and Self on a Solo Canoe Trip](https://www.friends-bwca.org/blog/finding-solitude-and-self-on-a-solo-canoe-trip/) _2026-08-03 · David Meier · friends-bwca.org_ Experience the adventures of Solo Camping in the Boundary Waters through Miguel Garcia-Gosalvez's journey of exploration and self-discovery. The post Finding Solitude and Self on a Solo Canoe Trip appeared first on friends-bwca.org . ## [Whale of the Month: Minke Whale](https://therevelator.org/minke-whales/) _2026-08-03 · John R. Platt · The Revelator_ One of the world’s most widely distributed whale species is practically invisible in the media. Let’s change that. The post Whale of the Month: Minke Whale appeared first on The Revelator . ## [The Destruction of Childhood in Gaza](https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/the-destruction-of-childhood-in-gaza) _2026-08-03 · Palestine Deep Dive: Read_ Israel’s genocide has destroyed Gaza’s schools, forcing children into labour, trauma and a daily struggle for survival. Restoring education is essential to protecting a generation from permanent harm. ## [Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious Field of Honeycomb Textures on Red Planet: ‘Took Our Breath Away’](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mars-rover-discovers-mysterious-field-of-honeycomb-textures-on-red-planet/) _2026-08-02 · Good News Network · Science Archives - Good News Network_ As NASA’s Curiosity rover ascended the Martian valley named Valle Grande back in June, it sent back images of a landscape covered in honeycomb-like textures. “We’ve seen a lot of fascinating landscapes through Curiosity’s eyes, but this sea of polygons took our breath away,” said the mission’s project scientist, Ashwin Vasavada of NASA’s Jet Propulsion \[…\] The post Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious… ## [Scientists Develop Enzyme to Limit Environmental Impact of Mine Waste, Testing Underway](https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/scientists-develop-enzyme-to-limit-environmental-impact-of-mine-waste-testing-underway/) _2026-07-31 · Andy Corbley · Science Archives - Good News Network_ Arizona State University researchers are testing ways to neutralize mining’s biggest environmental liabilities. At present the mining sector is experiencing a surge in interest and investment, as America has seemingly woken up to the dearth of Western supply for various minerals critical to a modern economy. At the same time, soaring precious metals prices have \[…\] The post Scientists Develop… ## [The Courses That Became Lifelines in Gaza](https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/the-courses-that-became-lifelines) _2026-07-30 · Taqwa Ahmed Alwawi · Palestine Deep Dive: Read_ While bombs fell and Gaza was cut off from the world, international courses gave me a place to learn, connect and imagine a future beyond genocide. ## [Progress Meets Resistance: Modernizing Striped Bass Science](https://www.saltwaterguidesassociation.com/progress-meets-resistance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=progress-meets-resistance) _2026-07-29 · ASGA · American Saltwater Guides Association_ One number has quietly shaped striped bass management for nearly 30 years: 9% release mortality. As of summer 2026, the Striped Bass stock assessment benchmark process is in full swing and the implications of release mortality estimates have never been greater. The following blog examines the science behind catch-and-release mortality, why newer research is challenging \[…\] The post Progress Meets… ## [A Day in My Life, Nine Months into Gaza’s 'Ceasefire'](https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/a-day-in-my-life-nine-months-into) _2026-07-29 · Mohammed Abu Qamar · Palestine Deep Dive: Read_ I cross a shattered Gaza each day in pursuit of an ordinary life. ## [‘I Am Now a Revolutionary Woman’: The Fight to Recover Dr Adnan Al-Bursh](https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/i-am-now-a-revolutionary-woman-the) _2026-07-28 · Amna Dmeida · Palestine Deep Dive: Read_ The renowned Gaza surgeon was tortured to death in Israeli detention after refusing to abandon his patients. Now his wife is fighting to recover his body—and preserve his enduring legacy. ## [Menhaden Deserve Their Own Voice](https://www.saltwaterguidesassociation.com/theirownvoice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=theirownvoice) _2026-07-27 · ASGA · American Saltwater Guides Association_ Photo: J. Gao If you caught the conversations in Episode 212 of “The Guide Post Podcast” and our previous blog “Striper Fishing is Incredible!” Says Menhaden Advocates, this follow-up post breaks down the perversive and baseless “stripers are dependent on menhaden” talking point. In serious fishery management conversations, there’s no room for fantasy victims, villains, and pipe-dream solutions.… ## [ASMFC Summer Meeting Cheat Sheet](https://www.saltwaterguidesassociation.com/asmfc-summer-meeting-cheat-sheet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=asmfc-summer-meeting-cheat-sheet) _2026-07-23 · ASGA · American Saltwater Guides Association_ ASMFC Summer Meeting – August 4–6, 2026 The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meets in Arlington August 4-6 for its Summer Meeting. Several boards will convene, but a handful of agenda items will shape management decisions for years. Here is a detailed breakdown of what matters most for fisheries conservation advocates: Atlantic Menhaden Management Board \[…\] The post ASMFC Summer Meeting… ## [Special Update – BWCA Wildfires (July 23)](https://www.friends-bwca.org/blog/the-latest-on-the-bwca-wildfires/) _2026-07-23 · David Meier · friends-bwca.org_ Special update on the Boundary Waters wildfires - with breaking news on BWCA re-openings, and updates from local business owners. The post Special Update – BWCA Wildfires (July 23) appeared first on friends-bwca.org . ## [The Israeli War on Gaza’s Memory](https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/the-israeli-war-on-gazas-memory) _2026-07-23 · Huda Skaik · Palestine Deep Dive: Read_ Gaza’s landmarks carried centuries of Palestinian history before Israeli bombardment reduced many to rubble. Their destruction reveals a wider campaign to sever a people from their culture and land. ## [The Embroidery of Exile and Return](https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/the-embroidery-of-exile-and-return) _2026-07-22 · Taqwa Ahmed Alwawi · Palestine Deep Dive: Read_ How Palestinian women turned tatreez into a living archive of homeland, memory and resistance —stitching what colonialism, exile and genocide have sought to erase.