A new device costing just $70 can quickly detect E. coli in water using a gold-plated sensor about the size of a dime connected to a smartphone-sized board, say University of Waterloo researchers. The sensor is coated with antibodies that bind to E. coli if present, triggering a measurable shift in microwave resonance that a […] The post UWaterloo team develops handheld device to detect E. coli appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
The mayor of Saint-Léonard-d’Aston, a small town south of Quebec City, says thieves recently pumped some 41,000 litres out of the town’s water hydrants into tanker trucks on two separate occasions. As reported by CBC News, Laurent Marcotte, the mayor of the municipality of Saint-Léonard-d’Aston, says he is less interested in criminal charges for the […] The post Quebec town says thieves pumped out hydrant water into tanker trucks appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineeri...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
On the one-year anniversary of the heap leach failure at the Eagle Gold Mine, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, John Streicker, issued a statement to recognize the seriousness of the disaster’s environmental impacts. The heap leach failure and landslide occurred at the Victoria Gold Corporation’s Eagle Mine on June 24, 2024, sliding nearly […] The post Cyanide remediation at Eagle Gold Mine reaches one-year milestone appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Mag...| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
Many homeowners believe their water is safe if it looks, smells, or tastes fine—but that’s a dangerous myth. Contaminants like lead, bacteria, pesticides, and PFAS can’t always be detected without proper testing. Regular water testing by a professional ensures your family’s health, prevents costly damage, and keeps your water supply safe.| RTK Environmental
For decades, members of the military and their families who spent time at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were denied legal remedies for medical conditions linked to water contamination. However, with enactment of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) and … Continue reading "Answers to Your FAQs About Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim" The post Answers to Your FAQs About Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claim appeared first on King Law.| King Law
When Chris Carberg’s father, a Camp Lejeune Marine, was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2012, it ignited a quest for answers. It was then that Chris first learned about the water contamination at Camp Lejeune. Despite a valiant fight, Chris’s dad, John, lost his battle with the aggressive cancer in 2018, leaving his son determined… The post A Personal Mission: The Story Behind the Camp Lejeune Claims Center appeared first on Camp Lejeune Claims Center.| Camp Lejeune Claims Center
The Camp Lejeune water contamination resulted from leaking fuel tanks and an off-base dry cleaning company that released toxic chemicals, including trichloroethylene (TCE) and benzene, into the groundwater. The military used the water to supply drinking water to the base and nearby civilian communities from 1953 until 1987. The water contamination at Camp Lejeune caused… The post 3 Reasons Why Camp Lejeune Justice Is Good for ALL Veterans appeared first on Camp Lejeune Claims Center.| Camp Lejeune Claims Center
My dad, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) John Carberg, was diagnosed with aggressive bladder cancer in 2012. Over the next six years, my dad would face countless treatments, surgeries, infections, and hospitalizations related to his bladder. No matter what we did to try and help him, the cancer was always one step ahead of us. At… The post Why We Exist: Honoring My Father and Pursuing Justice for Camp Lejeune Veterans appeared first on Camp Lejeune Claims Center.| Camp Lejeune Claims Center
Learn about the new Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 which allow victims to seek financial compensation for their injuries and illnesses.| Camp Lejeune Claims Center
From the Texon Scar to the Sabine River, produced water spills have impacted soil, contaminated water resources and killed wildlife. But the Railroad Commission of Texas has resisted new regulations.| Inside Climate News
