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Everything Everywhere All at Once. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The IPCC says their latest report is their final warning on the climate crisis—yet, still offers hope. The Biden administration has announced land and water protections plus its Ocean Climate Action Plan. Want to save caterpillars? Here's how. Instant beer? Yup, just add water.

The Looming Threat of “Phosphogeddon.” That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The failure of Silicon Valley Bank could affect the fight against climate change. A first-of-its-kind report on the world’s water resources contains a dire warning. We are facing a shortage of an element critical to life on Earth. Ever heard of mycoforestry? The practice could produce food—and combat climate change.

One Hundred Days of Solitude…Under the Sea. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Atmospheric rivers can now be ranked globally like hurricanes for their intensity and duration. Hasta la vista, La Niña. Freddy—"like a B-reel horror movie that never ends." If all goes according to plan, this professor hopes to “come out superhuman.”

High Hopes for the High Seas. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: After 20 years of talks, countries have agreed to a historic treaty to protect the high seas. A new study says a dirty ocean can mean dirty air for coastal communities. Here's a reason your strawberries might look red and plump but taste meh. Many insects pee, but this one bug is a smartass at getting rid of its urine.

William Shakespeare…Eco Warrior? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The first anniversary of the war in Ukraine has passed, and its effects on people and the environment will last for generations to come. There are new concerns about contaminants from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that stay in the ground for a long time. A new book says Shakespeare was an environmentalist, tackling issues like overfishing, mining, and the fur trade. Attention, clowns! Balloons are no laughing matter in this town.

Whales Are Wailing Less and Fighting More. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Water contamination concerns linger two weeks after the train derailment in eastern Ohio. Urban dwellers in the Colorado River Basin have reduced their water footprint. If you haven’t heard of biochar, that may soon change. Male whales are changing their tune when it comes to finding love.

How the Super Bowl Could Power Your Next Flight. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: As profits roll in, oil giants double down on fossil fuels. Canada joined other nations in putting the brakes on this controversial ocean activity. So-called “glacial lake outburst floods” threaten millions of people worldwide. How chicken wings from the Super Bowl will take flight.

The Last Straw for Plastics. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: California refuses to agree with other basin states about Colorado River reductions. The Great Lakes have a way to stop drought-stricken Western states that might be eyeing their water. When life imitates art—minus the zombies. The debate over straws...sucks, but there might be a way to sip sustainably.

How to Help Poor Countries Protect Nature. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Biden protects the most heavily visited wilderness area in the U.S. It’s being called an “environmental nightmare”—but the perpetrators may never be caught. Buildings, like people, could one day put on layers to keep warm and then peel them off when it gets too hot. This country, which is awash in biodiversity but sinking in debt, just struck a win-win deal.

Three Reasons to Be Optimistic About the Climate. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A “carbon con”? A new study disputes the benefits of carbon offsets. Tipping points are scary inflection points of climate disaster, but new research outlines three positive ones that could save us. Eating freshwater fish could serve up a dose of toxic PFAS chemicals. This device can redirect lightning bolts.

California has been inundated with heavy rain in recent weeks as atmospheric rivers from the Pacific Ocean unleash moisture. But within a few decades, there could be flooding in coastal communities—even on dry, sunny days—as sea levels rise. How much? The King Tides offer a worrying preview.

This “007” Keeps the Ocean Safe from Plastic. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Atmospheric rivers have dumped record rain and snow in California—but they won't solve the drought. Why? Plastic waste meets its match in “007.” Europe is experiencing its most intense winter heatwave in history. When it comes to skipping stones, you've probably been doing it wrong.

The True Reason for Attila the Hun’s Raids. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: Last week, the largest water supplier in the country declared a drought emergency. Experts are calling this a game changer for knowing where water is on Earth. A rare wildflower that grows on just ten acres of land in Nevada has put a lithium mine on notice. Attila the Hun-gry?

Red to Grow, Blue to Flow. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The Keystone pipeline that ruptured in northeast Kansas last week is among the largest onshore oil leaks in over ten years. If the UN biodiversity conference happening now in Canada fails, all of Earth’s ecology could begin to collapse. When it comes to solar panels, red light means more green. To help the planet, this company suggests you “soil your undies.”

Turning Ocean Plastic into Pharmaceuticals. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: For researchers, Mauna Loa's eruption last week was science interrupted. The National Park Service is making a change at the Grand Canyon to remove an offensive name on a popular trail. Short-haul flights in France are being banned to reduce carbon emissions. Ocean plastic is a vexing issue, but this discovery could make the problem a less bitter pill to swallow.

A Railroad Strike Could Derail Water Systems. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A strike by U.S. railroad workers next month could affect water systems across the country. Millions of e-cigarettes are tossed into landfills—along with their valuable lithium. This ocean buoy can desalinate water without using electricity, emitting greenhouses gases, or harming marine life. How facial recognition software is helping to conserve marine life.

Four Dams Are Coming Down. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: After all was said and done, COP27 still copped out on goals to limit greenhouse gas emissions. It will be the largest dam removal and river restoration project in the world and could begin in just a few months. According to a new study, the cleanest drinking water is...recycled wastewater. Mushroom chips could be a part of your next smartphone to make it more sustainable.

One of the Winners in the Midterms? The Climate. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: The midterm red wave didn't materialize—but an emerging green wave did. COP27: “If you want to address malaria, you don't invite the mosquitoes.” Bumblebees sense a flower’s electric field to find pollen and nectar—but fertilizers can zap their efforts. No yoke! Egg whites can filter microplastics out of water.

A Drone You Can Eat? That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: They've been nicknamed, the “OPEC of rainforests.” The electric vehicle market could be in trouble if we don’t get more of this mineral—and we’re not talking lithium. Soybeans are making roads greener. Stranded in the wilderness? Rice cakes to the rescue!

Skip This Chore to Help the Climate. That story and more on H2O Radio’s weekly news report about water. Headlines: A UN report warns that we need a large-scale, rapid shake-up in transportation and in how we produce food and electricity. Major cuts in Colorado River water allocations to California, Arizona, and Nevada could be coming. According to new research, the climate would be better served if we stopped raking leaves. Itchy fishies get relief from sharks.