by Jenna Lee Smith Chronically insecure individuals sometimes develop hoarding tendencies as a way to gain a sense of control over their environment. They often purchase items that they don't need …
Louisiana Sinkhole Grows; Swallows Boat, Forces Evacuations
The massive sinkhole near Bayou Corne, Louisiana in Assumption Parish grew by leaps and bounds over the last two days. First a twenty-foot section of earth fell into the sinkhole, then another fifty …
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Saltwater Flows Up Mississippi River From Gulf, Contaminates Drinking Water
Saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico is flowing up the Mississippi River. The saltwater flow has reached water treatment plant intakes for Plaquemines Parish, causing the drinking water to have elevated …
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Latest GE Water Filter Removes Pharmaceuticals from Drinking Water
The latest GE water filter removes 98% of five common pharmaceuticals from drinking water and ice. GE's new water filter will be available in their newest line of French door refrigerators, retailing …
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Kiribati Struggles with High Child Mortality Rate, Lack of Fresh Water
The tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati is struggling with a high child mortality rate, due largely to a lack of access to fresh water. Kiribati is comprised of 32 coral atolls spanning 1.3 …
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India's National Water Policy
India released the third draft of its National Water Policy after the first two attempts in January and May met with protests from the states. The latest draft is meant as an umbrella statement …