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It's thought New Zealand's achievement of water quality targets hinges on every Kiwi getting behind efforts. 

A new report has evaluated four contaminants —nitrogen, phosphorus, E. coli, and sediment— in rivers, lakes, and estuaries nationwide. 

Every region needs a substantial reduction in at least one to meet freshwater standards. 

75% of land is contributing more E. coli to water than is allowed. 

Cawthron Institute scientist, Roger Young, told Tim Dower that achieving targets could require land-use changes in some areas and mitigation work in others. 

He says in those cases, fencing and wetlands enhancements and protections could be enough. 

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The horseshoe crab has endured for over 450 million years. It has survived several mass extinctions including the one that killed off the dinosaurs. One reason for their incredible resiliency is their ability to fend off bacterial infection. Their blood contains cells that clot around invading bacteria, thereby protecting them from the attacking toxins.

In this episode we talk with three experts about how this animal’s unique blue blood has become essential to modern medicine. We also talk about why horseshoe crab populations are dwindling, and what biotech is doing to address the shortfall.

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The horseshoe crab has endured for over 450 million years. It has survived several mass extinctions including the one that killed off the dinosaurs. One reason for their incredible resiliency is their ability to fend off bacterial infection. Their blood contains cells that clot around invading bacteria, thereby protecting them from the attacking toxins.

In this episode we talk with three experts about how this animal’s unique blue blood has become essential to modern medicine. We also talk about why horseshoe crab populations are dwindling, and what biotech is doing to address the shortfall.

As summer heats up, we all drink more water. You can find out what’s in your tap water by reviewing your water agency’s Water Quality Report. Carolyn Faircloth, the Water Quality Laboratory Manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), talks about how to determine what’s in your drinking water and why it meets all state and federal standards on episode 40 of the  Water Smarts Podcast, “WHAT’S IN YOUR TAP WATER?”

Hosts: Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelke

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Remember all those articles about microplastics in human milk last year? Well your friends at the Milk Minute are finally tackling the topic.

Why is this happening? Can we do anything to change it? Should we be worried?

Tune in this week to hear all that and more as Heather and Maureen pick apart the tricky topic of microplastic contamination in the human body.

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Sources:
Plastic Debris in the Marine Environment: History and Future Challenges - PMC (nih.gov)
Raman Microspectroscopy Detection and Characterisation of Microplastics in Human Breastmilk - PMC (nih.gov)
Microplastics found in human breast milk for the first time | Plastics | The Guardian
Plastic production worldwide 2021 | Statista
Microplastics in infant milk powder - PubMed (nih.gov)

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In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Sherine Obare, the Dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, discusses her work using nanomaterials to develop highly sensitive sensors that detect contaminants in the environment.

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Closed captioning is provided on our YouTube channel. For this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/2Qa-QHhxGMw

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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro

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How do you know your tap water is safe to drink? Carolyn Faircloth, the Water Quality Laboratory Manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), shares how she and her team test and monitor our drinking water to ensure high-quality water is delivered to your home or business every day. Hosts Crystal Zuelke and Bronson Mack talk water quality and how you can find out what’s in our water on episode 25 of Water Smarts Podcast, “Yes, you can drink the tap water.” 

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Pharmaceutical pollution is as important and critical a factor for public health as microplastics and other chemical wastes that enter the water cycle, marine biota, and our bodies. A recent study by researchers at the Global Monitoring of Pharmaceuticals examined 258 rivers around the world and found that pharmaceutical pollution is contaminating water on every continent.

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Hosts Tom Simmons and Shaun Malin talk the top stories on the PFAS Pulse.

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Michael Steinberg, Senior Consultant at HRP, talks to Tom Simmons about the latest news on the EPA’s timelines for PFAS regulations. Big changes are on the way. Find out when they may be affecting you.

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Shaun and Tom back on the pulse for an update on the newly announced EPA Roadmap for PFAS. Listen to learn more and subscribe to the pulse for all the details.

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Legal expert Valerie Baron from Natural Resources Defense Council joins to discuss the existential threat to safe, available drinking water across the United States. Topics include The Clean Water Act and regulatory standards,  PFAS and other contaminants in the water supply, the effects of climate change, and new leadership at the Environmental Protection Agency. 

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Did you know that the lands around Alberta's Rocky Mountains could become open pit coal mines? This has become quite the hot topic in the Province of Alberta as it was a decision that the government took without any consultation to the public or any stakeholder groups. This is precious land to not only Albertans but to many Canadians. It is also where Albertans and many people in Saskatchewan get their freshwater from and this is important because of the risk of pollution and contamination from new potential mines in our headwaters.

In this episode we learn about the potential, environmental, economic and social impacts that these mines could impose if they are approved. You will hear from Colton Vessey, an Environmental Geochemistry PhD student from the University of Alberta. Colton is an expert on how mines affect water quality and how future mines might impact everyone in Alberta.

Of course with any type of resource extraction we need to weigh the benefits and the drawbacks. Do you have an opinion on whether the coal mines should go forward or not?

The Alberta Governments has its initial consultation survey that closes next monday April 19th, 2021 and they want to hear from you! Click Here to Fill it Out!

Click Here to learn more about the Alberta Governments Coal consultation program going forward.

Want to learn More?

The Alberta Wilderness Association and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (North and South Alberta Chapters) have lots of great information about this issue!

Click here to read the opinion article Colton Vessey described about water licensing and the potential downstream effects from Benga Minings proposed Grassi Mountain Coal Mine at the headwaters of the Oldman River in Alberta, Canada.

If you want to reach out to Colton Vessey with any questions about coal mining and the effects on water you can email him at vessey@ualberta.ca

Click Here to learn more about the Aquatic Biosphere Project!

Did you know that the lands around Alberta's Rocky Mountains could become open pit coal mines? This has become quite the hot topic in the Province of Alberta as it was a decision that the government took without any consultation to the public or any stakeholder groups. This is precious land to not only Albertans but to many Canadians. It is also where Albertans and many people in Saskatchewan get their freshwater from and this is important because of the risk of pollution and contamination from new potential mines in our headwaters.

In this episode we learn about the potential, environmental, economic and social impacts that these mines could impose if they are approved. You will hear from Colton Vessey, an Environmental Geochemistry PhD student from the University of Alberta. Colton is an expert on how mines affect water quality and how future mines might impact everyone in Alberta.

Of course with any type of resource extraction we need to weigh the benefits and the drawbacks. Do you have an opinion on whether the coal mines should go forward or not?

The Alberta Governments has its initial consultation survey that closes next monday April 19th, 2021 and they want to hear from you! Click Here to Fill it Out!

Click Here to learn more about the Alberta Governments Coal consultation program going forward.

Want to learn More?

The Alberta Wilderness Association and Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (North and South Alberta Chapters) have lots of great information about this issue!

Click here to read the opinion article Colton Vessey described about water licensing and the potential downstream effects from Benga Minings proposed Grassi Mountain Coal Mine at the headwaters of the Oldman River in Alberta, Canada.

If you want to reach out to Colton Vessey with any questions about coal mining and the effects on water you can email him at vessey@ualberta.ca

Click Here to learn more about the Aquatic Biosphere Project!

Amy is the CEO & Co-Founder of a tech hygiene company offering solutions for decontamination of VR/AR headsets, PPE, and other surfaces addressing the cleaning issues that occur when multiple people use the same shared hardware on their face, eyes, and head – eradicating 99% of bacteria, virus, and fungi. 

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Website: https://www.cleanboxtech.com/

Referenced:
CX1: https://www.cleanboxtech.com/cx-series
CleanDefense: https://www.cleanboxtech.com/cleandefense
Shift Bias – Portland, OR: https://www.shiftbias.com
Hoag Hospital – Newport Beach, CA: https://www.hoag.org/locations/hoag-hospital-newport-beach/

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Producers & Hosts: Vanessa Alava & Sue Robinson

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Sue Robinson
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Audio Producer/Editor: Sam Mclean
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Website: www.inphase.biz

Audio Music Track Title: Beatles Unite
Artist: Rachel K. Collier
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Website: https://www.rachelkcollier.com 

Intro Voice-Over Artist: Veronica Horta
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Cover Artwork Photo Credit: https://unsplash.com/@alicemoore 

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