People in North Yorkshire town found to have ‘alarming’ levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in blood
Residents of a North Yorkshire town have been found to have dangerously high levels of toxic Pfas chemicals in their blood, linked to local groundwater contamination.
Want to cover over PFAS-contaminated training site
The Swedish Armed Forces plans to cover an old training site in Tullinge to protect groundwater contaminated with PFAS chemicals.
Officials and Territorial Soldiers Fill Drainage Ditches in the Białowieża Forest. Why? [INTERVIEW]
The Białowieża Forest faces a critical decline in groundwater levels, prompting local officials and territorial soldiers to implement measures to retain water within the area.
Curious animal discovered: A blind fish from the well
A new species of blind fish, named Gitchak nakana, has been discovered by researchers in Northeast India, living in groundwater and measuring only two centimeters in length.
How do the Galápagos Islands supply themselves with water? Rainwater harvesting is one of the main sources
The Galápagos Islands rely on various methods such as desalination, groundwater aquifers, and rainwater harvesting to provide limited fresh water to its inhabitants.
"That's a bit fresh to say": Cardiologist refutes the Denmark Democrats
A Danish lawmaker from the Denmark Democrats party controversially claimed that nitrate in groundwater is beneficial for individuals with high blood pressure, a statement that a cardiology association has rejected.
Denmark's Democrats Highlighted Nitrate as Healthy in Drinking Water Debate. Now He Refers to Vegetables
Hans Kristian Skibby of the Denmark Democrats dismisses concerns over nitrate in groundwater as hysteria, claiming it benefits people with high blood pressure, a statement disputed by health organizations.
Nantes: the parking lot of the future CHU victim of a partial flood
The future CHU hospital in Nantes experienced a partial flooding incident due to groundwater entering the construction site, though officials assure that safety remains intact.
Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs celebrates the first approval of groundwater conservation 'from agriculture to the city'
Katie Hobbs, the Governor of Arizona, celebrates the rapid approval of a groundwater conservation program aimed at ensuring sustainable water supply for urban growth in the state.
Four parties propose a ban on pesticides
Four Danish political parties have proposed a parliamentary decision to implement a nationwide ban on pesticide use in vulnerable groundwater areas due to concerns about the contamination of drinking water.
Construction at Fontana Disrupted Heating System in Laugarvatn
Construction works at the Fontana spa have disrupted the hot water supply in Laugarvatn due to a drop in groundwater levels.
Winter Plant Cover Helps Retain Nutrients in Soil and Protects Groundwater
The article discusses the benefits of winter plant cover in agriculture, particularly for retaining soil nutrients and protecting groundwater in Estonia.
Lestijärvi drilled an energy well in a groundwater area without a permit - citizens were denied the same
The municipality of Lestijärvi unlawfully drilled energy wells on a vital groundwater area without the necessary water management permit, while simultaneously requiring local citizens to obtain permits for similar work.
UK at risk of more flooding 'for months to come'
Experts warn that the UK faces a prolonged risk of flooding due to previous record rainfall and saturated ground conditions.
Red parties call agriculture minister for consultation after dispute over report
Danish Agriculture Minister Jacob Jensen is being accused of attempting to stop a report on a proposed pesticide ban in groundwater-replenishing areas, leading to a call for consultation by opposition parties.
Ministry pauses pesticide measurements: "As far as I know, this is the first time in the history of groundwater monitoring"
Denmark's Ministry did not allocate funds for pesticide monitoring in groundwater this year, marking a significant pause in environmental oversight.
Blue mayors are skeptical of extensive pesticide ban: 'It will be a great loss for agriculture'
Several conservative mayors in Denmark express skepticism about a proposed extensive pesticide ban, arguing it could significantly impact agriculture.
Native title holders appeal NT's largest groundwater licence in High Court
Native title holders are appealing Australia's largest groundwater licence to the High Court, seeking to protect their cultural rights over the aquifer beneath their lands.
How exceptional are these rains? "A continuous episode like this occurs once or twice every 20 years"
Spain is experiencing widespread and intense rainfall since the beginning of 2026, raising concerns about landslides and groundwater levels.
Strict caps on bottled water extraction urged for precious rainforest area
A study has highlighted the risk posed by groundwater extraction in the environmentally sensitive Gold Coast hinterland, urging for regulations to cap the volume of water extracted for bottling.
Groundwater Pollution and Depletion for 30 Years Due to Bottled Water, Yet a 'Water Uptake Increase' Comes as a Shock
Bottled water companies have been extracting groundwater in a region for 30 years, leading to depletion and contamination, but local residents are opposing a recent decision to increase the extraction limit.
Geology student wins Innovation Award
Alexandra K. Hafsteinsdóttir, a geology student, received the President of Iceland's Innovation Award for her project on groundwater mapping in the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Mine Lazy will be flooded with groundwater in the future. Diamo is preparing a network of sensors to monitor rising water levels
Diamo is developing a network of sensors to monitor the rising water levels that will inundate the Lazy mine in the future.
Checkmate move by China: How it managed to hold back 337,000 square kilometers of sand with straw, water, and sunlight
China is transforming the inhospitable landscape of the Taklamakan Desert by using straw, solar energy, and groundwater to stabilize vast areas of shifting sands.
Coal phase-out in Lusatia: Water could become scarce
Concerns arise about the future drinking water supply in Berlin following the coal phase-out in Lusatia, with authorities assuring that the current groundwater system is managed effectively, despite the uncertainties raised by a recent report.