After the Flint, Michigan water crisis in 2014, water quality has been a big concern for many Americans. The water supply for Flint had changed to using the Flint River as its source, but due to insufficient water treatment, lead Continue reading
If you are a California native, you would have heard of The Salton Sea. The Sea is actually a lake located in the Imperial and Coachella Valleys that was accidentally made (Fig. 1). A massive flood from the Colorado River Continue reading
What is Mercury? Mercury is an element which at one point in time was used broadly as a commercial material. Due to its unique characteristics of being both a liquid and capable of conducting electricity, it served and continues to Continue reading
Pesticides are a common cause of chemical pollution in US water systems. Pesticides are chemicals commonly used to shield crops from depletion by insects, animals, and other plants, like weeds or fungi, and are commonly used in agriculture. Pesticides get Continue reading
Although it is the base below our feet often supporting us, many of us tend to forget about soil. It is what grows our crops, filters water, and provides a home for many organisms. It is also a crucial carbon Continue reading
NPR recently published an article about the future of the US recycling industry. Last year, China stopped accepting plastic waste imports. This is where much of the United States’ recyclables had been sent previously. This has caused a controversy about Continue reading
The Salton Sea can be found in the Imperial Valley. It has no rivers flowing into it to keep it replenished. In fact, it was an accidental lake. In 1905, the Salton Sea was formed when a levy on the Continue reading
We all remember those hot, summer days we enjoyed when we were kids. After running and jumping around with our friends, all we want is water to rehydrate so we can go back to playing tag. Our parents grab the Continue reading
The Salton Sea a large lake spanning 343 mi2in Southern California. It was accidentally created when a levee broke from the Colorado river, filling this formerly dry valley. Particularly in the summer, because the weather is warm (and sun very Continue reading
What Are Dioxins? Dioxins are toxic compounds which belong to a list of chemicals described as POPs or persistent organic pollutants. Dioxins are known to be harmful to humans and are capable of causing problems with reproduction, development, the immune Continue reading
