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Code Red from the Galapagos: human drugs and sunscreen are polluting the sea

Millions of visitors swim in the pristine waters of the Galápagos each year, but new research suggests sunscreen chemicals and other human-made pollutants are reaching even the islands' most protected marine habitats. Scientists are calling for urgent monitoring to safeguard one of Earth's most iconic ecosystems.

Forever chemicals PFAS linger in German drinking water

Comprising more than 4,700 chemicals, perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of widely used, man-made chemicals that accumulate over time in humans and in the environment. They are known as ‘forever chemicals’ as they are extremely persistent in our environment and bodies.

America makes new laws for slaughterhouse rules on wastewater

Building better environmental regulation in your country, province, state or city? Look to the EPA guide for starters. 

Is Egypt in denial about Nile phosphate pollution?

A barge carrying 500 tons of phosphate capsized in Upper Egypt last week after a run-in with a bridge foundation.  According...

Holy sh*t! Mummies float in Egyptian sewage!

Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities reported a new discovery of several Greco-Roman era mummies near Minya in northeastern Egypt, 250...

Mysterious, possibly radioactive lake appears out of the blue in Tunisia!

Tunisia offers other-worldly landscapes, fantastical and mysterious. Did you know that four of the Star Wars movies were partially...

Egypt’s Filthy Canals Are Breeding Disease and Discontent

Egypt's network of canals are filthy, stagnant and have become dumping sites which breed disease and discontent Egypt may be...

Lebanon: Greenpeace Investigation Reveals Toxic Coast Pollution

An investigation by Greenpeace has found hormone-disrupting chemicals and a range of phthalates which are classified as toxic to...

Jordan’s Crippled Water Resources Protected by Security

Jordan’s armed security forces have been enlisted to protect the Kingdom’s scarce water resources from recurring vandalism and theft. Jordan...

Gaza’s Water Too Dangerous To Drink

According to a recent report by charities, Gaza's only source of fresh water is contaminated with fertiliser and human...

Textually Transmitted Conservation of Water

Jordan’s mobile phone users will soon receive SMS tips on smart water use. It’s part of a public awareness campaign...

UN Sponsors Global Wet T-Shirt Contest!

It's World Water Day today, relevant and necessary for the Middle East.  Well, not quite, but I got your attention. Raise...