waterways
Coverage of waterways in the Nexus archive.
- Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Dane Smith
Dane Smith, a candidate for Kauaʻi County Council, proposes prioritizing high-risk cesspools based on proximity to waterways and offering larger incentives for such properties.
- Heading to Boulder trails this summer? Officials urge hikers to put safety first
City officials in Boulder urge hikers to prioritize safety during the busy summer season, emphasizing preparation, trail adherence, and environmental responsibility. Visitors are advised to inform others of their plans, carry essentials like water and phones, stay on marked trails to protect wildlife, and clean up after pets to prevent ecological harm.
- Race for rare earths at Myanmar’s borders fuels pollution fears
A race to mine rare earths and metals in Myanmar's eastern mountains is polluting waterways used by millions downstream, following the start of operations at a new tungsten mine near the Thai border. Myanmar ranks among the top three producers of rare earths and critical minerals essential for electronics and electric vehicles.
- The Superbug spill: When medicine goes rogue
Pharmaceuticals have been detected in waterways globally, contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs that are no longer treatable. The article questions whether solutions exist to address this crisis.