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Watch: Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (470+ words) About 600,000 mosquitoes are being released across the Washington DC area this summer to help reduce local mosquito populations. Only male mosquitoes – infected with the naturally occurring bacteria Wolbachia – are released. They don't bite humans, and the bacteria they carry prevents…...
Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (952+ words) Virginia, the world’s largest data center hub, has released a long-delayed study that examined the state’s eastern region groundwater supply and the resource-hungry industry’s possible impact on it, finding declines are likely in a critical aquifer due to population growth…...
You're Driving Over an Active Sewer in Washington, DC
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (50+ words) Before it was Constitution Avenue, this was part of Washington's canal system. It became a public health disaster—and still serves as a sewer today. Before it was Constitution Avenue, this was part of Washington's canal system. It became a…...
Say hello to ‘Bob,’ the newest way to monitor pollution in DC-area rivers
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (332+ words) June 3, 2026, 5:24 PM Several buoys have been deployed in the Potomac, Anacostia and Shenandoah rivers that will capture important data on water quality and upload it to the internet. That might sound routine, but a new dashboard launched Wednesday will let…...
Potomac River named nation's most endangered due to data centers, aging infrastructure
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (732+ words) The nonprofit American Rivers ranked the Potomac River at No. 1 on this year’s most endangered list. Potomac Riverkeeper Network President Betsy Nicholas explains what’s going on with the Potomac. Rivers around the United States are under growing strain from pollution,…...
Air quality improving, but ozone smog still at unhealthy levels in DC region, American Lung Association says
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (515+ words) April 22, 2026, 2:39 PM More than 700,000 children living in D.C. area are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 27th annual “State of the Air” report. The group’s report said children are exposed to air pollution levels that put…...
DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (469+ words) April 17, 2026, 2:22 PM The D.C. region is heading into summer with rivers at near-record low levels and a growing risk of water shortages, according to water supply experts and the latest drought data. The U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows 31% of the region…...
Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (583+ words) IRAN WAR UPDATE: Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it April 14, 2026, 4:28 PM The Potomac River is the most endangered river in the country, according to a new ranking done by the nonprofit…...
From bottle caps to bird baths: How the DC-area can prevent mosquitoes this season
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (470+ words) April 11, 2026, 12:04 PM This summer may be tough for a lot of us in the D.C. region due to the deadliest animal in the world. Mosquito season normally starts in April and lasts until October depending on temperatures and rainfall. Experts are…...
Bowie residents say it’s not clear why their water isn’t clear
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (421+ words) WATCH LIVE: Artemis II astronauts embark on six-hour lunar flyby April 6, 2026, 4:25 PM Bowie residents have long complained about occasionally discolored tap water, but the complaints have increased in recent days, as has the amount of brown-tinged water coming out of…...