The Latest Breaking News from Environment America

85% of Missouri’s waterways have ‘potentially unsafe’ amounts of feces in them

Swimming or wading in water contaminated with fecal matter can lead to gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Taking a dip Labor Day weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along US coastline

Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, and many of them will arrive at beaches where swimming is not advised because of unsafe levels of fecal contamination

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025

How to make your Texas home more energy efficient and get money from the government

Federal tax incentives are available to weatherize your house and switch to more energy efficient appliances. Rebates are coming.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 9, 2024