Georgians angered as data center uses 30 million gallons of water during drought, report says
Residents in a Georgia suburb are understandably upset after discovering that a large data center consumed 30 million gallons of water without paying for it, which has caused water pressure issues during an ongoing drought. People living in Fayetteville’s Annelily’s Park, a community of around 20,000, reported notably low water pressure last year, according to […]
Thieves in California charged with stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel valued at $65,000
Two individuals have been apprehended on charges of stealing nearly 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel, valued at around $65,000, in two separate theft incidents. Steven Anthony Bailey, aged 40, and 27-year-old Brian Briceño Mena were arrested after police linked them to gas thefts that occurred in May 2025 and March 2026. The Riverside County Sheriff’s […]
Las Vegas man charged with taking 500 gallons of diesel from a gas station in Lodi
A man is facing charges after reportedly stealing 500 gallons of diesel fuel from a gas station in Lodi, causing around $10,000 in damages. The suspect, Antonio Cirno from Las Vegas, allegedly used a crowbar to break into the pump and was caught in the act. It seems he hid a fuel tank in his […]
Trump steps in as millions of gallons of waste flood the Potomac after sewage pipe break.
Trump Steps In to Address Potomac River Crisis In Washington, President Trump has taken decisive action in response to a significant sewage spill in the Potomac River. On Monday, he directed federal authorities to coordinate cleanup efforts after a 6-foot-long sewer pipe burst amid last month’s frigid temperatures. The pipe, owned by DC Water and […]
10,000 gallons of untreated sewage flow into LI river, but health officials say there’s nothing to worry about: ‘No smell, no odor’
A construction mishap at an apartment complex on Long Island resulted in approximately 10,000 gallons of raw sewage spilling into the Peconic River. However, local authorities have indicated that a cleanup isn’t considered necessary. Last Wednesday, a ruptured sewer pipe at a construction site in Riverhead released waste into the river for over 45 minutes, […]
Over 38,000 gallons of bottled water pulled from shelves due to ‘foreign substance’
Tens of thousands of gallons of bottled water are being recalled across several states due to the presence of a black foreign substance found floating inside the bottles. The recall affects 38,043 gallons of Meyer steam-distilled water, which is packaged in 128-ounce (1-gallon) plastic jugs with red lids. These were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, […]
Hundreds of gallons of heating oil mistakenly delivered to the wrong Massachusetts home
Heating Oil Accident in Massachusetts Family’s Basement A family’s basement in Massachusetts suffered a significant oil spill on Tuesday, flooding with hundreds of gallons of heating oil due to a contractor’s mistake, just days before Thanksgiving. Fawcett Energy was supposed to deliver oil to a residence on Linwood Street in Malden, but accidentally ended up […]
45,000 gallons of radioactive water to be released into the Hudson River from the Indian Point nuclear facility
Federal Court Ruling Allows Radioactive Water Discharge into Hudson River A federal court decision has cleared the way for about 45,000 gallons of radioactive water from a factory in upstate New York to be released into the Hudson River. This follows the repeal of certain state environmental laws. In a ruling last week, US District […]
Plan to allow swimming in the heavily polluted Harlem River won’t prevent 2 billion gallons of sewage from being released there, according to activists.
Harlem River Swimming Proposal Faces Backlash Activists in the Bronx are expressing frustration over a proposal to open the notoriously polluted Harlem River for swimming, arguing that it does little to address the issue of raw sewage being dumped into the water. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the goal is to improve water quality […]
The US buried millions of gallons of nuclear waste from wartime, and budget cuts could ruin the cleanup efforts.
In Richland, a lively rural area in southeastern Washington, the remnants of its nuclear history are everywhere you look. A small museum recounts its involvement in the Manhattan Project, highlighting its mission to develop the world’s first atomic bomb before adversaries could. The local high school sports team embraces this legacy, sporting a logo of […]