#waterpollution — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #waterpollution, aggregated by home.social.
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Texas drivers feel Iran conflict at the pump as gas hits $3.70 in Austin
As conflict involving Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, drivers and households in Central Texas are…
#Conflict #Conflicts #War #Austin-SanMarcos #CBSAustin #CentralTexas #DougShupe #EnergySage #fuelprices #GasPrices #Iran #laborday #middleeast #middleeastcrisis #oilandgas #solarinstallation #StraitofHormuz #Tehran #unleadedgas #waterpollution
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Texas drivers feel Iran conflict at the pump as gas hits $3.70 in Austin
As conflict involving Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, drivers and households in Central Texas are…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #Austin-SanMarcos #breakingnews #CBSAustin #CentralTexas #DougShupe #EnergySage #fuelprices #GasPrices #Iran #LaborDay #OilandGas #solarinstallation #StraitofHormuz #unleadedgas #waterpollution
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https://www.europesays.com/iran/289722/ Texas drivers feel Iran conflict at the pump as gas hits $3.70 in Austin #AustinSanMarcos #CBSAustin #CentralTexas #DougShupe #EnergySage #FuelPrices #GasPrices #Iran #LaborDay #OilAndGas #SolarInstallation #StraitOfHormuz #UnleadedGas #WaterPollution
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World-first trial finds floating wetlands can cut greenhouse gas emissions
By Jack Colantuono, Zaida Glibanovic, and Mim HookA floating garden of native plants in Victoria's east cuts a wastewater lagoon's emissions by about 30 per cent, with researchers now testing the approach on farm dams.
#Wetlands #GreenhouseGases #EarthScience #WaterPollution #WaterPlants #JackColantuono #ZaidaGlibanovic #MimHook
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World-first trial finds floating wetlands can cut greenhouse gas emissions
By Jack Colantuono, Zaida Glibanovic, and Mim HookA floating garden of native plants in Victoria's east cuts a wastewater lagoon's emissions by about 30 per cent, with researchers now testing the approach on farm dams.
#Wetlands #GreenhouseGases #EarthScience #WaterPollution #WaterPlants #JackColantuono #ZaidaGlibanovic #MimHook
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World-first trial finds floating wetlands can cut greenhouse gas emissions
By Jack Colantuono, Zaida Glibanovic, and Mim HookA floating garden of native plants in Victoria's east cuts a wastewater lagoon's emissions by about 30 per cent, with researchers now testing the approach on farm dams.
#Wetlands #GreenhouseGases #EarthScience #WaterPollution #WaterPlants #JackColantuono #ZaidaGlibanovic #MimHook
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World-first trial finds floating wetlands can cut greenhouse gas emissions
By Jack Colantuono, Zaida Glibanovic, and Mim HookA floating garden of native plants in Victoria's east cuts a wastewater lagoon's emissions by about 30 per cent, with researchers now testing the approach on farm dams.
#Wetlands #GreenhouseGases #EarthScience #WaterPollution #WaterPlants #JackColantuono #ZaidaGlibanovic #MimHook
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World-first trial finds floating wetlands can cut greenhouse gas emissions
By Jack Colantuono, Zaida Glibanovic, and Mim HookA floating garden of native plants in Victoria's east cuts a wastewater lagoon's emissions by about 30 per cent, with researchers now testing the approach on farm dams.
#Wetlands #GreenhouseGases #EarthScience #WaterPollution #WaterPlants #JackColantuono #ZaidaGlibanovic #MimHook
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'Obnoxious' weed woven into massive mullet sculpture
By Mark RigbyThe 5-metre fish sculpture was never meant to reach the scale it did, but as its Gold Coast creators became more invested, it kept expanding.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-12/invasive-weed-mullet-sculpture-swell-festival/107123706
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Hmmmm... Something both the right and left can agree on! 🤖
‘I’ve Never Seen This’: Massive Collapse in Support for #AIDataCenters Captured in New Poll
“If you can think of a cohort of Americans, there’s a good chance they wouldn’t welcome a #datacenter in their area.”
Brad Reed, Aug 20, 2026
"A poll released on Thursday shows a massive collapse in support for building #ArtificialIntelligence #DataCenters among #Republican, #Democratic, and #IndependentVoters.
"The poll, which was conducted by Embold Research and published by Heatmap Pro, shows that 75% of Americans now oppose building AI data centers in their area, including 61% registering strong opposition."
"Just one year before, 42% of Americans said they opposed AI data centers in their areas, compared with 43% who expressed support."
Read more:
https://www.commondreams.org/news/data-center-poll-collapse#NoDatacenters #NoAIDatacenters #AISucks #USElections #USPol #Elections2026 #NoisePollution #WaterPollution #LandIsLife #WaterIsLife #CommonGround
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Comparative Hydro-Climatic Datasets For Catchment-Wise Linked Water Fluxes And Storage Changes Across South America
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2026.1764771 <-- shared paper
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-03661-2 <-- shared paper
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https://doi.org/10.1002/joc.6443 <-- shared paper
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https://www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/latest-news/from-droughts-to-floods-climate-change-and-migration-in-peru | https://publications.iom.int/books/evaluacion-de-la-evidencia-cambio-climatico-y-migracion-en-el-peru <-- shared 2021 Peru hydroclimate technical article | report
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https://youtu.be/Ngbm0gsmYAw?si=haqV7t15pGkEmJB8 <-- shared overview video
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#water #GIS #spatial #mappping #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #remotesensing #earthobservation #Hydrology #Hydroclimatology #ClimateChange #extremeweather #WaterResources #WaterSecurity uncertainity #SouthAmerica #ClimateData #PeerReview #OpenScience #Hydrometeorology #opendata #datasets #rainfall #precipitation #fluvial #heatwave #temperature #changing #consistency #flood #flooding #drought #riskmanagement #risk #hazard #earthsystems #resilience #waterquality #waterpollution #model #modeling #monitoring #records #hydroclimate #hydrogeomorphology #review #SouthAmerica #planning #policy #sustainability #evapotranspiration #runoff #waterstorage #SAHCD -
Allen SWCD reminds residents to use fertilizer and pesticides safely this gardening season | Allen County https://www.allforgardening.com/1776962/allen-swcd-reminds-residents-to-use-fertilizer-and-pesticides-safely-this-gardening-season-allen-county/ #AllenSoilAndWaterConservationDistrict #AllenSwcd #EnvironmentalProtection #FertilizerSafety #garden #GardenMaintenance #gardening #GardeningSeason #LawnCare #LydiaArchambo #OverApplication #PesticideSafety #PlantCare #SafeGardening #SoilHealth #StormwaterRunoff #WaterPollution
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"Bay Area construction company illegally polluted river, lawsuit alleges.” Rpt by Paul Rogers, #MontereyHerald.
Graniterock, "based in Watsonville, has more than 20 offices and locations, incl in San Jose, Concord, Redwood City, South San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Salinas….Lawsuit...stated that the company has been fined four times since 2018 by state #WaterPollution regulators at #CentralCoast Regional Water Quality Control Board. In those cases, settlements required #Graniterock to pay a total of $138K in penalties for water quality violations at the quarry.
"For each of the 46 incidents involved, the board imposed the minimum penalty of $3K, the lawsuit noted, calling it 'tantamount to a #PayToPollute system' for a company with millions of $ in annual revenue.
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“#Pajaro #River, which drains a watershed that extends across parts of #SantaClara, #Monterey, #SanBenito & #SantaCruz counties, meanders through strawberry and other farm fields before emptying into #MontereyBay.” -
In a major win for South Bay creeks, a federal judge has ruled that Mountain View and Sunnyvale violated the Clean Water Act by allowing raw sewage to flow into Stevens and Calabazas creeks--and that they must take steps to fix the problem.
"There were persistent high levels of bacteria and human fecal matter in their stormwater discharges throughout the system," as Baykeeper managing attorney Eric Buescher told NBC Bay Area News.Now, Baykeeper and the cities will present the judge with suggestions about how to address the problem. The judge is expected to issue a decision on that some time this summer.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay-cities-fined-sewage-creeks/4065134/
#sfbay #sanfranciscobay #bayarea #southbay #stevenscreek #calabazascreek #waterpollution #sewagepollution #mountainview #sunnyvale
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Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
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Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
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Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
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Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
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Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution – here’s how to clean your clothes more sustainably
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Which heavy metal is most commonly associated with water pollution in industrial areas?
A) Iron
B) Mercury
C) Calcium
D) Zinc
#waterpollution #heavymetals #chemistry #survey ... Continue to: https://www.facebook.com/1130092409221646/posts/1218688117028741 -
The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·In One Week, Trump Moves to Reshape U.S. Environmental Policy
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The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·In One Week, Trump Moves to Reshape U.S. Environmental Policy
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The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·In One Week, Trump Moves to Reshape U.S. Environmental Policy
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The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos [Unofficial] @[email protected] ·In One Week, Trump Moves to Reshape U.S. Environmental Policy
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💧 Exploring how contaminated mine waters behave in a carbonate aquifer — through the lens of metasomatic zoning and thermodynamic #geochemical modeling.
Using #PHREEQC simulations, data analysis in #RStats, and geospatial visualization in #QGIS, I’m studying how mine drainage transforms groundwater systems and mineral equilibria over time.
📘 The draft version (v0.75) of my monograph on this topic has already been downloaded 550+ times on #Zenodo — showing how relevant this issue has become for both science and environmental policy.
It’s independent research that links theory, modeling, and practical hydrogeochemical assessment — focused on the long-term impact of mine waters in the Kryvyi Rih region.
🔗 Read or download:
https://zenodo.org/records/16741148#Geochemistry #Groundwater #MineWater #EnvironmentalGeochemistry #Hydrogeology #WaterPollution #Metasomatism #OpenScience #IndependentResearch #EnvironmentalDataScience #Aquifer #HeavyMetals #Sustainability #SvystunovaGully
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Sometimes, the scariest things are what we *can't* see 😶🌫️
As our director Sejal Choksi-Chugh writes in her latest column, metal shredding pollution is a big problem - but we recently scored a major win to get the industry to clean up its act!
Learn more: https://baykeeper.org/column/graveyard-smash/
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"The #grassroots are partners, not enemies….Protect Monterey County first successfully fought for the right of local communities to make decisions about oil production….What began as a Central Coast effort has codified the rights of all Californians to protect the health and welfare of their neighborhoods, and create the climate progress we need.”—California Assemblymember Dawn Addis, reporting on Climate Week NYC. https://www.montereycountynow.com/opinion/forum/from-sacramento-to-manhattan-a-local-california-assemblymember-reports-back-from-climate-week/article_8d57308c-4d11-4418-8297-e303b1c44112.html#tncms-source=mosaic
ICYMI, some history of Protect #Monterey County: https://bikemonterey.org/risky-oil-operations-in-monterey-county.html. Photo of Dennis Banks on Salinas River Beach, 9 years ago today, 3 October 2016.
#GrassrootsVolunteers #PeoplePower #PowerToThePeople #AIM #Indigenous #NativeAmericans #AmericanIndians #MontereyBay #SalinasRiverBeach #BigOil #WaterPollution #OilProduction #CleanWater #FossilFuels #SalinasValley #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #ForTheFuture #ClimateHope -
Four Bay Area beaches are among 10 of the dirtiest in CA, as our partners at Heal the Bay report.
And San Francisco accounts for A LOT of coastal California's sewage spills.
Last year, the EPA & CA joined us in suing SFPUC for its 500+ Clean Water Act violations, including bypassing treatment systems and failing to maintain required treatment capacity during storms.
https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/four-bay-area-beaches-ranked-among-dirtiest-21073825.php
#sewage #sewagepollution #sanfrancisco #sfpuc #sf #cleanwateract #waterpollution #bayarea #sfbay #sanfranciscobay @sfgate
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Savage’s Glass Frog Centrolene savagei
Savage’s Glass Frog Centrolene savagei
Locations: Endemic to Colombia, found in the Cordillera Central and Cordillera Occidental mountain ranges in the departments of Quindío, Risaralda, Caldas, and Valle del Cauca, between 1,400 and 2,410 metres above sea level.
Perched on delicate leaves above rushing mountain streams, Centrolene savagei is a rare frog of wonder. The Savage’s Glass Frog, also known as the Savage’s Cochran Frog has translucent emerald skin that shimmers under moonlight, revealing a celestial map of organs and veins. These appear like a tiny universe of stars glowing beneath their skin. This remarkable adaptation serves as camouflage, allowing them to blend seamlessly into their misty rainforest habitat. Male frogs fiercely protect a clutch of around 30 eggs while females gather food. Tragically these magnificent #frogs face mounting threats from #deforestation for #palmoil #soy #meat along with #climatechange which is disrupting the delicate balance of their cloud forest home. Protecting the cloud forests of #Colombia is essential to ensuring their continued survival. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Savage’s Glass #Frogs of #Colombia 🇨🇴 have skin 🤯 that glows like sparkling stars 🌌 Males fiercely guard egg clutches. #PalmOil #Soy and #Meat #Deforestation are threats. Help them and be #Vegan 🥕🍆🌴🪔⛔️ #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://wp.me/pcFhgU-a8R
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterSavage’s Glass Frogs 🐸 live in the cloud #forests of #Colombia 🇨🇴 and face threats from the #pet trade and #agriculture. Their see-through skin protects them from predators. Help them survive and #Boycottpalmoil 🌴🪔🧐🚫 #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect https://wp.me/pcFhgU-a8R
Share to BlueSky Share to TwitterAppearance & Behaviour
Savage’s Glass Frog is an exquisite amphibian with skin so translucent that their inner organs are visible, glowing like a hidden constellation beneath a veil of green. Their slender limbs end in sticky, webbed toes, perfectly adapted for clinging to leaves in humid forests. Their wide, golden eyes, speckled with flecks of black, provide keen night vision, allowing them to detect predators and prey under the dim glow of the forest canopy. At night, they call softly to attract mates, their gentle trills merging with the sounds of the rainforest.
Threats
Savage’s Glass Frog (Centrolene savagei) faces numerous threats that are rapidly altering their cloud forest habitat in the Colombian Andes. A study by Prado-Sañudo et al. (2020) found that the species was absent from certain locations where they had previously been recorded, suggesting population declines may already be underway. Conservation efforts must prioritise protecting Colombia’s cloud forests from further degradation.
Palm Oil and Soy Monoculture
Large-scale agricultural expansion for palm oil and soy plantations is devastating Colombia’s biodiverse rainforests. These monocultures replace native vegetation with single-crop plantations, destroying the undergrowth and streamside vegetation that Centrolene savagei relies on for shelter and breeding. As forest cover disappears, humidity levels drop, making their microhabitats drier and less suitable for egg development. The clearance of forests also leads to soil erosion, which can result in sedimentation of the clear mountain streams where these frogs lay their eggs.
Cattle Ranching
Extensive cattle ranching in the Colombian Andes is another major driver of deforestation. Forests are slashed and burned to create pastures, reducing available habitat for Centrolene savagei. The removal of trees along waterways destroys vital breeding sites, while cattle compact the soil, disrupting the natural flow of water and increasing erosion. The destruction of riparian zones reduces the availability of suitable egg-laying sites, directly impacting the frog’s ability to reproduce.
Illegal Pet Trade
Centrolene savagei is at risk of being targeted by the illegal pet trade due to their striking appearance and rarity. Glass frogs are often smuggled and sold internationally to collectors who seek out exotic species. This illegal trade removes individuals from wild populations, reducing genetic diversity and making the species more vulnerable to extinction. Additionally, captured frogs often suffer high mortality rates due to stress, improper handling, and unsuitable captive conditions.
Climate Change and Extreme Weather
Rising global temperatures are altering the delicate climatic conditions of Colombia’s montane forests. Extreme weather events, such as prolonged droughts and intense rainfall, are becoming more frequent. Droughts can dry up the small streams where Centrolene savagei reproduces, leading to egg desiccation and failed breeding seasons. Intense storms, on the other hand, cause flash floods that wash away egg clutches and displace adult frogs. Long-term shifts in temperature and precipitation could also disrupt breeding cycles and reduce the availability of insect prey.
Pesticides and Pollution Runoff into Rivers
Agricultural chemicals, including pesticides and herbicides used in large-scale farming, often wash into nearby streams and rivers. Centrolene savagei, like many amphibians, has highly permeable skin that makes them exceptionally sensitive to toxins. Pesticide exposure can lead to developmental deformities, weakened immune systems, and increased mortality rates in both tadpoles and adults. Additionally, runoff containing fertilisers can trigger algal blooms, depleting oxygen levels in the water and further degrading their habitat.
Geographic Range
Savage’s Glass Frog is endemic to Colombia’s Andean cloud forests, occupying both the Cordillera Central and Cordillera Occidental. They are found in humid montane forests, clinging to vegetation near fast-flowing streams where they breed and shelter.
Diet
These frogs are insectivorous, feeding on a diet of small invertebrates, including flies, moths, and spiders. Their sticky tongues enable them to snatch unsuspecting prey with precision, while their nocturnal hunting habits help them avoid daytime predators.
Mating and Reproduction
Male Centrolene savagei play a vital role in protecting their offspring. They guard egg clutches laid on leaves overhanging streams, keeping them hydrated by absorbing water and transferring it to the eggs with their bodies. This parental care reduces embryo desiccation and shields them from predators. Once the eggs hatch, the tiny, transparent tadpoles drop into the water below, beginning their journey to adulthood.
FAQs
Why do Savage’s Glass Frogs have transparent skin?
Their translucent skin serves as an advanced form of camouflage. By reflecting the colour and light of their surroundings, they can evade predators more effectively. This adaptation, combined with their nocturnal habits, makes them exceptionally difficult to spot in the wild.
What are the main threats to Savage’s Glass Frog?
Deforestation for agriculture and human expansion poses the greatest risk. As forests are cleared, populations become isolated, making it harder for them to find mates and maintain genetic diversity. Additionally, climate change could alter their delicate montane ecosystems, impacting their breeding success. The illegal pet trade is a growing risk as these beautiful frogs are sought out for private collections reducing their populations in the wild.
Do Glass Frogs Make Good Pets?
No, glass frogs— including Centrolene savagei—do not make good pets. Keeping them in captivity is not only unethical but also contributes to their decline in the wild. These frogs have highly specialised habitat needs that are impossible to replicate in captivity. They require pristine, high-humidity cloud forests with access to flowing, oxygen-rich streams for breeding. Even small environmental changes can stress them, leading to illness and death.
Beyond the difficulty of caring for them, removing Centrolene savagei from the wild is a major conservation issue. Every individual taken for the pet trade weakens wild populations, reducing genetic diversity and making the species more vulnerable to extinction. Many glass frogs die in transit due to improper handling, dehydration, and stress. Others perish in captivity because of unsuitable conditions or lack of knowledge about their complex dietary and breeding requirements.
If you truly care about these remarkable amphibians, the best way to help them is to never buy wild-caught glass frogs and to actively speak out against the exotic pet trade. Instead, support habitat conservation efforts and help protect the fragile ecosystems they depend on. #BoycottWildlifeTrade #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
What makes Savage’s Glass Frog unique?
Their combination of transparent skin, nocturnal behaviour, and dedicated male parental care sets them apart from many other amphibians. The ability of males to hydrate and defend their eggs is a rare adaptation that improves their offspring’s chances of survival.
Are Savage’s Glass Frogs endangered?
More research is needed to determine their current population trends. However, habitat destruction and population declines in certain areas suggest that conservation efforts are needed to ensure their long-term survival.
Take Action!
Colombia’s cloud forests are disappearing at an alarming rate, threatening the survival of Centrolene savagei and countless other species. Protect their habitat by supporting indigenous-led conservation initiatives and refusing to buy products linked to deforestation. Use your voice to demand stronger environmental protections and share awareness about the importance of preserving these fragile ecosystems. Every choice matters. Go #Vegan for the animals and #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Support Savage’s Glass Frogs by going vegan and boycotting palm oil in the supermarket, it’s the #Boycott4Wildlife
Support the conservation of this species
This animal has no protections in place. Read about other forgotten species here. Create art to support this forgotten animal or raise awareness about them by sharing this post and using the #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife hashtags on social media. Also you can boycott palm oil in the supermarket.
Further Information
Escobar-Lasso, S., & Rojas-Morales, J. A. (2012). Antipredatory behaviors of the Colombian endemic glassfrog Centrolene savagei (Anura: Centrolenidae). Boletín Científico. Centro de Museos. Museo de Historia Natural, 16(1), 1–10.
IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. 2017. Centrolene savagei. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T54990A63062174. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T54990A63062174.en. Accessed on 09 February 2025.
Ospina, A. M., Navarro-Salcedo, P., Rios-Soto, J. A., Duarte-Marín, S., & Vargas-Salinas, F. (2019). Temporal patterns, benefits, and defensive behaviors associated with male parental care in the glassfrog Centrolene savagei. Herpetological Journal, 162–174.
Prado-Sañudo, M. L., Giraldo, A., & Bolívar, W. (2020). Population status of Centrolene savagei in the Western and Central Andes of Colombia. Boletín Científico Centro de Museos Museo de Historia Natural, 24(2), 116–124.
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#PenobscotNation citizens rally in opposition to proposed expansion of #JuniperRidgeLandfill
Jul. 18, 2025
OLD TOWN/ALTON, #Maine (WABI) - "Penobscot Nation citizens rallied across the Penobscot County court Friday afternoon in opposition to a proposed expansion to Maine’s largest #landfill.
"The rally was in response to the #ConservationLawFoundation and the Penobscot Nation appealing an expansion to #JuniperRidgeLandfill, which will allow #CasellaWasteSystems to expand Juniper Ridge by 11.9 million cubic yards.
"According to members of the #WabanakiAlliance, the expansion would pose a threat to surrounding #TribalLands due to concerns of air and #WaterPollution surrounding the #PenobscotRiver from the landfill.
"Speakers at the rally represented citizens of the Penobscot Nation, the Wabanaki Alliance, as well as the environmental groups #Slingshot and #DontWasteME.
" 'It is incredibly powerful to see the number of people out here in opposition to this expansion and support of this appeal. We know the time for #EnvironmentalJustice is now. We need to turn the tide towards #ZeroWaste,' said #DanaColihan, Co-Executive Director of environmental group Slingshot.
" 'I just hope that the state can get serious about actual environmental justice, and Casella can implement some practices that it make it so that they don’t have to bring out of state waste to stabilize our sludge, and really find solutions instead of creating more problems with us,' stated #MaulianBryant, Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance."
Read more:
https://www.wabi.tv/2025/07/18/penobscot-nation-citizens-rally-opposition-proposed-expansion-juniper-ridge-landfill/
#AirIsLife #WaterIsLife #MaineResists #PFAS #PenobscotRiver #Casella #ProtectTheSacred #Wabanaki #Wabanakik #NativeAmericanNews #MaineNews -
Serious water pollution incidents up 60% in #England, Environment Agency says
Esme Stallard, July 18, 2025
Excerpt: "Every year the Environment Agency records the number of times pollution such as untreated sewage is released from water company sites such as treatment works into the country's waterways.
Just three companies were responsible for the vast majority of the most serious incidents - #ThamesWater (33), #SouthernWater (15) and #YorkshireWater (13).
" 'These figures expose a brutal truth. Serious #pollution incidents are rising, #sewage discharges remain rampant, and our rivers are spiralling toward #EcologicalCollapse. This is not just regulatory failure; it is a national disgrace,' said #RiverAction CEO James Wallace."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5zl75dmm0o
#WaterIsLife #WaterPollution #SewagePollution #RiversInEngland
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दिल्ली चुनाव में यमुना के पानी पर घमासान, चुनाव आयोग ने केजरीवाल को भेजा नोटिस।
https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/nd_keriwal_election_commission_notics_yamuna
#newdelhi #delhi #india #news #press #elections2025 #elections #bjp #aap #ElectionCommission #notice #kejriwal #haryana #WaterPollution #WaterCrisis #yamuna #AmmoniaLevels #ElectionPolitics
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यमुना जल विवाद: पीएम मोदी का केजरीवाल पर पलटवार।
https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/nd_yamuna_water_politics_elections
#newdelhi #delhi #india #news #press #elections2025 #elections #bjp #aap #pmmodi #kejriwal #haryana #WaterPollution #WaterCrisis #yamuna #AmmoniaLevels #ElectionPolitics
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दिल्ली में यमुना नदी के पानी को लेकर सियासत गरमाई।
https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/nd_election_politics_over_yamuna
#newdelhi #delhi #india #news #press #elections2025 #elections #bjp #aap #kejriwal #haryana #WaterPollution #WaterCrisis #yamuna #AmmoniaLevels #ElectionPolitics
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योगी आदित्यनाथ ने दिल्ली चुनाव में किया प्रचार, आप सरकार पर साधा निशाना।
https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/nd_yogi_campaign_delhi_elections_2025
#newdelhi #delhi #india #news #press #elections2025 #elections #bjp #aap #yogiadityanath #kejriwal #ganga #yamuna #rivers #WaterPollution #IllegalImmigrants
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Add your voice to this campaign! Tell DEQ to DENY New Big Sky Pollution Permit, Protect Gallatin River
#MTRivers #GallatinCounty #BigSkyMT #BigSkyMontana #Montana #WaterPollution #CleanWater #FlyFishing
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Add your voice to this campaign! Tell DEQ to DENY New Big Sky Pollution Permit, Protect Gallatin River
#MTRivers #GallatinCounty #BigSkyMT #BigSkyMontana #Montana #WaterPollution #CleanWater #FlyFishing
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Add your voice to this campaign! Tell DEQ to DENY New Big Sky Pollution Permit, Protect Gallatin River
#MTRivers #GallatinCounty #BigSkyMT #BigSkyMontana #Montana #WaterPollution #CleanWater #FlyFishing
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The Importance of #Mangroves
#Florida mangroves provide protection from #storms, nurseries for #wildlife and recreation for people.
May 04, 2020 | Last updated April 05, 2023
Threats to #MangroveForests
"Unfortunately, there are many challenges that place mangrove forests under threat. Human impact such as #dredging, #filling, #WaterPollution from #herbicides and #development can lead to mangrove erosion and #HabitatDestruction. When mangrove forests are cleared and destroyed, they release massive amounts of #CarbonDioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to #ClimateChange."
#Hurricanes #HumanDevelopment #Florida #Overdevelopment #ProtectTheWetlands #ProtectMangroveForests
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San Francisco's cynical challenge of sewage pollution rules could harm our waters and those who use them, as we, our enviro partners, and AG Bonta told #SCOTUS:
“The decision in this case will … affect the State's ability to protect the San Francisco Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and other bodies of water in and around California,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office told the court this week.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/sf-epa-supreme-court-19748135.php#sanfrancisco #SF #sfbay #sanfranciscobay #bayarea #sewage #sewagepollution #pollution #waterpollution #environment @Earthjustice
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U.S., Canada Agree to IJC Intervention on Transboundary Mining Pollution
Calling it 'an important first step' to solve mining pollution on the Elk-Kootenai River watershed, tribal and First Nation governments in Montana, Idaho and British Columbia cheered the long-awaited reference to the International Joint Commission
By Tristan Scott
March 11, 2024"Federal governments in #Canada and the U.S. have agreed to ask the #InternationalJointCommission (#IJC) to study and take steps to mitigate the inflow of mining pollution to the #ElkRiver-#KootenaiRiver watershed through a joint reference, signaling a breakthrough in bilateral talks that have stalled for years, even as the company that owns the mines expands its footprint along the border with #Montana.
"The agreement was announced Monday by tribal and #FirstNation governments in Montana, #Idaho and #BritishColumbia (B.C.) who cheered the development after years of intensifying pressure on the #US and Canada. The reference means that an independent governance body representing both nations will convene to craft solutions to address the contaminants spilling into a watershed that crosses the international boundary at #LakeKoocanusa and spans #traditional #Aboriginal territory.
"The federal governments of both U.S. and Canada also confirmed the reference on Monday and issued a joint statement from the Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, and the Ambassador of the United States to Canada, David L. Cohen. According to Pierre Cuguen, a spokesperson for Global Affairs Canada (#GAC), both countries 'have reached an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) on next steps to further bilateral cooperation to reduce and mitigate the impacts of #WaterPollution” in the #transboundary #watershed.
"'The AIP provides a plan for Canada and the United States, with the assistance of the International Joint Commission, to take a holistic look at the watershed and build a shared understanding of the best available water quality data and science,' Cuguen said in an email, adding that both countries will work in concert 'with #IndigenousPeoples and #TribalNations and alongside provincial and state partners in the region.'
"'The Government of Canada is committed to safeguarding the transboundary #ElkKootenay watershed to protect the people and species that depend on this vital river system' according to Cuguen (the Canadian and First Nation spelling of Kootenai is “#Kootenay”).
"Meanwhile, tribal leaders on both sides of the border were triumphant after urging a reference for more than a decade, often with vague support from their federal counterparts.
"In Montana, Michael Dolson, chairman of the Confederated #Salish and #Kootenai Tribes (#CSKT), said the IJC reference is an essential first step in protecting fish and water quality in#LakeKoocanusa and the Kootenai River.
"'For too long, the U.S. and Canada have stood by while our waters suffered,' Dolson said in a prepared statement released Monday. “We are encouraged by the'federal governments’ change in direction and the progress that was achieved when we all worked together these past months. We will continue to work tirelessly to restore our rivers and the fish and wildlife that depend upon them. We’re at the beginning of what will likely be a long process, one that will require sustained effort from all governments involved.'"
#WaterIsLife #CoalMining
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A new deal may help reduce water pollution in Montana, Idaho
The U.S. and tribal governments make progress against contaminated coal mine runoff from British Columbia, which has been polluting Montana and Idaho for years
April 1, 2024
by Aaron Bolton"A new agreement between the U.S., Canada and Indigenous people on both sides of the northern border may signal a breakthrough in reducing transboundary water pollution. Tribes and the U.S. government have complained about Canadian inaction for more than a decade. Montana Public Radio's Aaron Bolton reports."
Listen [includes transcript]: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/01/1242104131/a-new-deal-may-help-reduce-water-pollution-in-montana-idaho
#WaterIsLife #CoalMining #Canada #FirstNations #WaterPollution #Salish #Kootenai #SeleniumPollution #IJC #ElkValley
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In the early 2000s, a frustrated Richmond resident called Baykeeper's pollution hotline reporting that a sewer main was spilling raw sewage into the street, nearby storm drains & her backyard. So our field team investigated and our legal team researched—and the "Sick of Sewage" campaign was born 💩
Learn more about our campaign and the affect of #sewagepollution on the #Bay: https://baykeeper.org/blog/making-waves-35-sick-sewage #waterpollution #sfbay #sanfranciscobay
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Great interview on KPFA about our new case against SFPUC for dumping sewage in the Bay: https://kpfa.org/episode/raw-sewage-in-the-bay-and-media-matters-annual-climate-coverage-stats/ #sfpuc #sewage #sewagepollution #sanfrancisco #waterpollution #kpfa
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Plan to discharge water into #HudsonRiver from closed #NuclearPlant sparks uproar
The #IndianPoint nuclear plant along the Hudson River is at the center of a controversy two years after it was shut down
By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press
June 20, 2023, 5:07 PM"But opponents along the river question the health and safety claims. They say the releases of #radioactive water could be a step back for a once notoriously polluted river that is now a popular summer attraction for sailors, #kayakers and #swimmers.
"Communities along the river have already passed resolutions opposing the discharges, and an online petition has gathered more than 440,000 signatures. On Tuesday, a bill sponsored by two Hudson Valley Democrats that would ban #radiological discharges into the river was approved by state Assembly.
"'It leaves a bad taste in your mouth ... the idea that we would be polluting our beautiful Hudson River with waste when we’ve spent so many years trying to clean it up. This shouldn’t be a dumping ground,' Assembly member Dana Levenberg said at a state Capitol rally for her bill before the debate.
"The bill, approved by the state Senate earlier this month, is opposed by some labor officials, who say it could interrupt the decommissioning and cause layoffs.
"The bill will be sent to Gov. #KathyHochul, who has not said whether she supports the measure."
#WaterIsLife #WaterPollution #Nuclear
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How a Colorado Campus Became a Pandemic Laboratory - Colorado Mesa University and the Broad Institute of M.I.T. and Harvard have spent the las... - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/17/health/coronavirus-broad-colorado-mesa-sabeti.html #contacttracing(publichealth) #collegesanduniversities #computersandtheinternet #coronavirusreopenings #mobileapplications #your-feed-science #your-feed-health #mesacounty(colo) #cambridge(mass) #tests(medical) #waterpollution #sabetipardisc #quarantines
