People & Population

Federal Judge Could Dismiss Lawsuit Seeking Access To La. Slave Burial Sites

"Formosa Plastics asked U.S. District Court Judge Carl Barbier to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its ownership of the Buena Vista burial site in St. James Parish."

Source: Verite News, 04/30/2026

"The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways"

"War had already darkened Tehran’s skies by March 8. When rain began to fall, residents said it was thick, foul-smelling and dark in color. Some described it as black rain, coating streets, rooftops, and cars in sootlike residue."

Source: WIRED, 04/29/2026

"Feds Order Immediate Inspection Of Cheboygan Dam Powerhouse"

"Federal energy regulators have ordered immediate inspections of the Cheboygan Dam powerhouse and other Michigan dams that faced the risk of failure in this month’s historic flooding. Separately, state officials said they plan to inspect dams under their oversight to check for damage from the high waters that nearly overtook several impoundments last week amid spring snowmelt and heavy rains."

Source: Bridge Michigan, 04/29/2026

"Drought Turns Southeastern US Into ‘Tinderbox’ as Wildfires Rage"

"Drought and fire are a dangerous duo. The Southeastern United States is witnessing this firsthand as several major blazes burn tens of thousands of acres across the parched region, destroying homes and prompting evacuations in some areas. Florida and Georgia have been particularly hard hit, and strong winds and unusually low humidity have made it difficult to combat the flames."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/29/2026

"Nearly 1/5 of Americans Are Consuming Water With High Levels of Nitrates"

"Close to 20 percent of Americans are exposed to water polluted with high levels of potentially cancer-causing nitrates, known to come mostly from agricultural runoff, according to new research published this month."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/29/2026

Ohio Bill Would Replace All Lead Service Lines. It Could Cost Billions.

"An Ohio bill would require the state replace all lead service lines, but some statewide organizations worry about the costs associated with the bill."

Source: Ohio Capital Journal, 04/29/2026

"Working To Restore Biscayne Bay"

"In one direction, the view from the 65-foot-tall Boca Chita lighthouse in Biscayne National Park is an endless sea of shimmering Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. In another, across Biscayne Bay, stands the Miami skyline, bedazzled with glassy skyscrapers and surrounded by the most densely populated region of the Sunshine State."

Source: National Parks Traveler, 04/28/2026

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