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Teacher of geography and urban planning reposting news/ideas on the role and fate of water in our world.

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Ed Grey @greyed.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Don't go in the water. bnwaterkeeper.org/sewage-pollu...
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Sewage Pollution
Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper advocacy focuses on sewage pollution in our watershed as aging infrastructure threatens freshwater and health.
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Aaron Besecker @aaronbesecker.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Investigation into pollution widens on Niagara Falls’ Cayuga Island buffalonews.com/news/local/a...
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Investigation into pollution widens on Niagara Falls’ Cayuga Island
Many homes on Cayuga Island were built on industrial fill from Niagara Falls’ chemical industry beginning in the early 1900s and lasting through the 1960s.
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Run On Climate @runonclimate.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
From organizing cleanups to demanding stronger oversight, residents of Niagara Falls are stepping up to confront pollution and build a healthier future. Local action shows the power of community led climate solutions. ⚡🌿 #ClimateAction
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How Two Teens in Niagara Falls Are Confronting Pollution and a Mental Health Crisis - Inside Climate News
Finding hope and resilience in a city burdened with environmental pollution and generational trauma.
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savethesound.bsky.social @savethesound.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If you're located on Long Island or in Queens and collect, use, or want to find more effective ways to share water quality data, register for our webinar, Understanding Our Water Quality through QuickDrops: Learn What's Possible. Thursday, Oct. 15 at 12:00 p.m. www.savethesound.org/get-involved...
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Events | Save the Sound
Explore our events calendar to find upcoming cleanups and other volunteer opportunities, plus webinars hosted by our experts, festivals, and local gatherings.
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Wisconet @wisconet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The latest Drought Monitor is out. Expansion of extreme drought across northern Wisconsin and severe drought in Clark and Jackson Counties. Reduction in moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions. Heaviest rain through Tuesday misses the extreme drought areas.
Map showing the current drought monitor and the latest statistics. Extreme drought has spread across northern Wisconsin and severe drought spreads further in Jackson and Clark Counties.Map showing where drought conditions have worsened or gotten better across Wisconsin.Map showing the forecast precipitation for Wisconsin through Tuesday September 22. The heaviest rain misses the extreme drought areas.
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NC State Climate Office @ncsco.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As summer weather stretches into September, we've seen more drought degradations this week, including the return of Severe Drought (D2) in Wake County. #ncwx
An infographic showing the current drought status and impacts across North Carolina as of September 15, 2026
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New Hampshire Bulletin @newhampshirebulletin.com · 16/09/2026
As of early September, more than half of New Hampshire was experiencing moderate drought, while about 41% was abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. From @mollyrains.bsky.social #NHPolitics
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As drought expands across central NH again this fall, in some places it never fully went away • New Hampshire Bulletin
It's been more than a year since all of New Hampshire was completely drought-free, and despite some spring and summer rain, drought has returned to a central swath of the state as fall approaches.…
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Climate.us @climate.us · 04/09/2026
September is here, but that doesn’t mean the fall weather is. Much of the U.S. is leaning warmer-than-average this month. Parts of the West could see wetter conditions, with some drought improvement possible. www.climate.us/news-feature... #Climate #Weather #September #Drought #ClimateScience #NOAA
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U.S. temperature, precipitation, and drought outlook maps for September 2026
Warmth favored for most of the country, with a little good news for the dry West.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Can't crack down on corporate polluters. That would be tyranny. Can't make sure our food safety laws are adequate. That would eat into profits. Can't regulate dangerous AI. That would be intruding on the "free market." The "party of small government," folks.
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The EPA would rather monitor abortion pills in water than pollution
The agency is easing climate rules for power plants while testing water for mifepristone.
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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Polluters get a free ride to pollute as US Supreme Court guts E.P.A.’s ability to enforce strict water quality standards under the Clean Water Act, with major implications for offshore Pollution regulation. www.onegreenplanet.org/news/supreme...
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Supreme Court Ruling Weakens Water Protections, Raising Environmental Concerns
The Supreme Court’s latest ruling limits the E.P.A.’s power to enforce water quality laws, raising concerns over rising pollution levels
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savethesound.bsky.social @savethesound.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This weekend’s intense rainfall resulted in flooding across much of CT and coastal NY, with some towns seeing nearly 7 inches of rain in a matter of hours. Our rivers saw discharges of wastewater that can harm ecological and human health alike. www.yahoo.com/news/weather...
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Connecticut recovering after flash flooding from Sunday's 'rain bomb'
Branford led the state with 6.98 inches of rain, the National Weather Service said.
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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We have entered the period of #water bankruptcy. www.circleofblue.org/2026/supply/...
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Planet Enters Era of ‘Global Water Bankruptcy,’ UN Report Says
The planet’s water reserves are overstretched and polluted, pushing the warming world into a dangerous condition of “water bankruptcy,” argues a new UN University report. This is not an alarm bell for...
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Dianne Dupuis @iamfreetobeme.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A data center in Wyoming has contaminated the water supply.
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Wyoming officials say Meta’s 715,000-square-foot data center is responsible for contaminating its water system with a rare bacterium — FORTUNE
July 10, 2026, 10:53 AM ET Wyoming residents attend an Evanston planning and zoning commission meeting regarding the construction of the nearby Prometheus Hyperscale data center. Cheyenne, Wyoming, of...
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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Riverina Water diluting drinking supply in Wagga Wagga amid elevated PFAS levels www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...
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City's drinking water diluted after elevated PFAS levels detected
Riverina Water is diluting water from two of its Wagga Wagga bores due to elevated levels of so-called "forever chemicals" being detected, but the source of contamination is a mystery.
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Sarah Szalavitz💡 @dearsarah.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
After years of warnings & neglect, federal & state officials race to address Iranian hackers assault on🇺🇸water supply. Biden’s EPA’s rules—which merely required states to routinely check if water utilities HAVE cybersecurity—were rescinded in 2023. @sonaar.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/u...
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Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
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The Supreme Court shrunk clean water protections in the West. Colorado and New Mexico are restoring them
The ruling left many wetlands in streams vulnerable in the West, where waters can run dry for portions of the year but are still important for the overall ecosystem.
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Adrian Leyser Sturm @leysersturm.eurosky.social · 11/08/2026
August 2024 vs. August 2026: Two satellite views showing a changing Europe. The drought summer of 2026 is a stark reminder that climate change is reshaping our landscapes. #ClimateChange #Drought #Heat #Satellite
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suzette sommer @suzette.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
People are just NOW noticing this??? 🤦🏻‍♀️. Let me guess, they don’t know about the Ogallala aquifer, either.
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'This is terrifying': The Colorado River, a lifeline for seven states, is drying up at its source — Los Angeles Times
The source of the Colorado River in the Rocky Mountains is drying up, threatening a critical water lifeline for about 35 million people and 5 million acres of farmland across the Southwest.
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𝕊𝕒𝕝𝕥𝕪𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖𝕤 @saltybitchables.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
I just found this. Residents in Fayetteville, Georgia, discovered that a massive data center used nearly 30 million gallons of water. While investigating the source of the decreased water pressure, officials discovered "two industrial-scale water hookups". #ProudBlue #DataCenter #Georgia
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 04/07/2026
A sailboat, the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, was removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Ships for displaying banners about climate justice and clean water. Source: ig/jackiemarieburton, ig/sloopclearwater
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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Tree swallow floating over water: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFu...
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PfoaProject NY @pfoaprojectny.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
"The best solution is to stop #PFAS at the source. NWF supports state-level bans on PFAS in everyday products and firefighting foam. Less PFAS in products means less PFAS in wastewater, runoff, and food." blog.nwf.org/2026/04/figh...
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Fighting Toxic “Forever Chemicals” on Our Farms - The National Wildlife Federation Blog
PFAS are toxic, nearly indestructible chemicals found in cookware, firefighting foam, and sewage waste. They’re poisoning farms, wildlife, and drinking water, threatening the livelihood and cultures o...
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Kim J @kimlovestrees.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Philly water quality definitely depends on source: imo the Baxter water sourced from the Delaware is far above the best. I do not care for the Schuykill water share.inquirer.com/R53u2r
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Where Philly’s drinking water comes from
Where you live in the city determines which of its two rivers you drink from.
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Per-Erik Schulze @pererikschulze.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
3/ Today's Supreme Court win for nature conservation, fjord biodiversity and water quality in Norway is to a large extent based on the EU Water Framework Directive. Water bodies are protected against deterioration unless a project is of overriding public interest. A private mining enterprise is not.
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ESA calls on Norway to comply with EEA rules for the protection of the water environment | EFTA Surveillance Authority
The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has today opened infringement proceedings against Norway for not correctly and completely implementing the Water Framework Directive and for incorrectly applying ...
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Hank Ering 🇨🇦💙🌊 @hank-ering.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
My understanding is that it has always had periodic water quality problems. Bad design. The Mughals figured it out centuries ago when the Taj Mahal was built.
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Michigan Jill @whitchmi.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Project "Trust Us" 🙄 Our terms are "get the f*ck out of our state. Leave 20% of the world's only fresh water alone." Michiganders want our environment protected, our home values & water quality preserved. No jobs or cash for new fire trucks is worth the crippling effect these parasites will have.
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The degradation of Ireland's river water quality.
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NYC Water @nycwater.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The Old Croton Aqueduct delivered water to NYC starting in 1842, and by 1912 it needed repair where it passes through the Sing Sing Kill Bridge (AKA the Double Arch) in Ossining. Now this is part of a walking trail and State Historic Park. 6/18/1913 #tbt
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Leana Hosea @leanahosea.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Tackling climate change is vital. Also vital is preserving strained freshwater resources on a warming planet. Our latest article, out now: share.google/myQvm8QWZVgc...
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‘It’s Russian roulette’: alarm as Europe backs critical minerals mines in water-stressed regions
Exclusive: European Commission planning to rewrite key law to allow water-intensive mines in regions suffering from drought
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🌻Sheila 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺✌️ @sheilzz.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Water quality in privatised England 🙄🤢 Luckily @snp.org has kept Scottish water in public hands 🙏 #Scottishindependence
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 21/05/2026
Ocasio-Cortez Corners EPA Administrator on Water Quality Near Data Centers
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Ocasio-Cortez Corners EPA Administrator on Water Quality Near Data Centers
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions EPA official on AI data centers' impact on drinking water quality. Calls for investigation and national safeguards.
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Mark Mattson @waterkeepermark.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Toronto's aging infrastructure means a heavy downpour quickly triggers sewer overflows. Engineering fixes take decades, but honest communication shouldn't. Why the City needs to ditch the PR spin and tell the truth about our water quality open.substack.com/pub/waterkee...
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The Language of Dilution: How Bureaucratic Euphemisms Mask Toronto’s Sewage Reality
Last weekend’s torrential rain didn’t just overwhelm Toronto’s aging sewage infrastructure, a failure that now seems to occur almost every time it rains.
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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Don't let them stop you from protesting dirty #water, poor air quality, polluting data centers, and more. Get this woman a good lawyer. www.comicsands.com/texas-woman-...
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Texas Woman Speaks Out After She Was Arrested And Charged With Felony For Posting About Toxic Water Supply
The First Amendment still matters.
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Clayton Tucker @claytontuckertx.com · 24/05/2026
Water this dirty should never be treated like a secret. Texans have the right to speak up when something looks wrong in their community without fearing intimidation or arrest. We need clean water, transparency, and leaders willing to stand with people over the Greedy Few.
A graphic featuring a screenshot of a bathtub filled with murky brown water covered in patches of white foam. At the top is a headline from The Dallas Morning News that reads: “North Texas woman sues town after arrest over Facebook post about water quality.” The image highlights concerns about contaminated or unsafe water conditions.
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Clean Water Action @cleanh2oaction.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
EPA plans to roll back PFAS drinking water protections. PFAS “forever chemicals” are linked to cancer and immune system harm. Protect public health, not polluters. cleanwater.org/releases/clean-water…
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Forbes @forbes.com · 21/05/2026
Scientists are warning that despite the prediction of fewer storms, “it only takes one” to change a season.
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Fewer Hurricanes Are Forecast This Year—Here’s Why Your Insurance Bill Probably Won’t Go Down
Scientists are warning that despite the prediction of fewer storms, “it only takes one” to change a season.
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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 20/05/2026
Freshwater mussels are living water filters that help keep rivers clean, clear and healthy. We sued the USFWS this week for for failing to designate critical habitat for the endangered Texas hornshell, a freshwater mussel once common across the Rio Grande watershed in Texas and New Mexico. ⬇️
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Lawsuit Seeks Critical Habitat Protection for Rare Freshwater Mussel in Texas, New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas— The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to designate critical habitat for the endangered Texas hornshell, a freshwater mussel once...
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The Walrus @thewalrus.ca · 27/04/2026
Canada appears water rich, yet much of its supply flows north, away from population centres, while groundwater is overdrawn and polluted—and policy gaps and climate stress are compounding risk. Writer Christopher Pollon explores: ow.ly/u5pA50YPwNR
On the left: an illustration of President Donald Trump drinking a glass of water with an American-flag patterned straw. On the right: text that reads “Trump is thirsty for Canada’s water, but our own gluttony is the bigger threat. Scarcity, pollution, and deregulation are putting the country’s supply under siege.”
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Rep. Kelly Morrison @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
This Administration is completely dismantling the science and research we rely on every day to improve our lives. Studying access to clean drinking water or the effects of climate change isn't optional. It's lifesaving.
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WHO @who.int · 13/05/2026
Share this piece of good news with friends and family! 961 million more people gained access to safely managed drinking water between 2015 and 2024. Know more about how the world has progressed on access to water, sanitation and hygiene 👇 World Health Statistics Report 2026: bit.ly/4fiNpVV
Access to safe drinking water reached 961 million more* people.
* Between 2015 and 2024.

Image shows a young girl drinking a glass of water against a bright blue background.
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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The Trump administration is repealing a rule that prevents power plants from releasing hundreds of millions of gallons of toxic mercury and arsenic into drinking water.
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Dr. Robert D. Bullard @drrobertbullard.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Study: Chemical contamination in U.S. drinking water requires "intentional and continuous reform” - EHN www.ehn.org/water-emergi...
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Study: Chemical contamination in U.S. drinking water requires "intentional and continuous reform”
In a recent article published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, researchers examined the issue of chemical contamination - including pollution from PFAS forever chemicals, pharmaceutica...
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Trauma Whisper @firewoman79.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Denver, Colorado has drained the the drinking water. Thank you DTC. www.politico.com/news/2026/05...
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A data center drained 30M gallons of water unnoticed — until residents complained about low water pressure
Residents in Fayetteville, Georgia, noticed low water pressure last year. The utility discovered two unaccounted-for water connections at one of the nation’s largest data center campuses.
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David Doniger @daviddoniger.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Which of the five climate skeptics from DOE Sec. Chris Wright’s failed Climate Working Group do you think ghost-wrote this post for Trump?
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Wet Tribe @wettribe.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
May is American Wetlands Month, a time to celebrate and protect vital ecosystems like swamps, marshes, bogs, and fens. These habitats protect water quality, reduce flooding, and support over one-third of all U.S. endangered species.
An aerial of a large, mixed-type wetland
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modamo @modamo.xyz · 05/05/2026
Wild how much progress has been made on the harbor’s water quality. We never would have thought about jumping in when I was a teen
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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Wheel Good Dads rode 85 miles from the Tyne’s source to the North Sea, tracking how water quality changes, from clear mountain streams to pollution downstream. cyclinguk.org/source-to-sea
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The Witty Kitty 🐈🇨🇦 @thewittykitty.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Meanwhile the First Nations in Canada are still receiving the poorest quality of water. 🙄
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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Forests play a vital role in the hydrological cycle, influencing water availability, groundwater quality, and flood mitigation.Trees act as natural sponges; they absorb and store large amounts of water and release it slowly into the atmosphere through evapotranspiration.
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