Recycled water has become a source of water for irrigation. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Using recycled water to weather a disastrous drought… on this CurrentCast. The lure of free recycled water has turned one Bay Area pumping station into an oasis. Public demand is overwhelming for an innovative program in Dublin, California that provides …

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A middle-of-the-food-web fish: Ciscoes were once abundant in the Great Lakes. But these native fish were depleted by overfishing, invasive species, and pollution. Ellen George, a grad student in the Cornell Department of Natural Resources, wants to see them come back. She says some of the invasive fish that replaced ciscoes in the food chain …

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In D.C., restaurants and other food service places must replace non-biodegradable polystyrene with recyclable, compostable materials. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: The home of our White House gets greener… on this CurrentCast. The Anacostia River winds its way through America’s capitol city, but it’s so polluted it was dubbed the forgotten river. One major pollutant: …

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There is a new industry standard to help consumers select water filters made in a sustainable manner. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Choosing a more sustainable water filter… on this CurrentCast. Many of us filter our water instead of buying it to conserve resources. But how much do we think about the environmental impacts of …

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Over time, dirt roads can get pounded down and worn away, turning into gutters when it rains. Get the dirt on this: Dirt roads may be picturesque, but they muddy nearby waters if they’re not properly maintained. Pennsylvania has almost 20,000 miles of unpaved roads, and some have been around for 200 years. Over time, …

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