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Antibiotic found in wild seafood 14 kilometres from salmon farm

A "low-level" amount of the antibiotic florfenicol was detected in wild seafood 14 kilometres from where it was used, Tasmania's Natural Resources and Environment Department says. Many domestic and overseas markets have a zero tolerance policy for traces of antibiotic in wild seafood. The Natural Resources and Environment Department says the area where the detection was made is closed to commercial fishers as a precautionary measure, and that it will "continue to work with the seafood...

Two decades of data show that climate change is transforming Biscayne Bay to be warmer, saltier and more acidic

Two decades of data show that climate change is transforming Biscayne Bay to be warmer, saltier and more acidic Stephanie Baum Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor Climate change and sea level rise are altering the chemistry of Biscayne Bay in ways that could threaten South Florida's coastal ecosystems, water resources, fisheries, and recreation, according to a study led by scientists from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science and...

Water security concerns as magnetite miner seeks extension

EPA asked to pause Karara magnetite mine assessment over water concerns Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 9:29am In short: Karara Mining Limited is seeking approval from the Environmental Protection Authority to extend its magnetite ore operations in WA's Midwest until 2048. Mingenew Shire President Hellene McTaggart says there is concern over how the 15-year extension could affect water security. The Shire of Mingenew has asked the EPA to pause its assessment to better study impacts on groundwater supplies.

In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun

In Iowa, water pollution is a health threat that also disrupts summer fun Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Hannah Ray J Childs propelled her kayak into a rapid on Iowa's Maquoketa River on a recent afternoon and dipped her paddle in the water to swing the front of her boat into the air. She loves to spend her days performing whitewater kayaking acrobatics that dunk her body in the water and give her the "feeling of flying," she said.

The battle to reclaim Iowa’s idyllic waterways as gross issue halts summer fun

The battle to reclaim Iowa’s idyllic waterways as gross issue halts summer fun The challenge of keeping water bodies clean is exemplified by Lake Darling - Bookmark Hannah Ray J Childs finds exhilaration in Iowa’s Maquoketa River, performing whitewater acrobatics that give her the "feeling of flying” and she met her husband through their shared passion for violent currents. Yet, her deep connection to the state's waterways comes with a stark reality: she's also fallen ill from its pollution,...

Trump admin’s cancellation of wind energy projects causes business turmoil

Trump admin’s cancellation of wind energy projects causes business turmoil Seven northeastern states have sued US gov’t for paying TotalEnergies to withdraw from offshore wind projects. French energy giant TotalEnergies is embroiled in a lawsuit between seven US states and the federal government as the administration of President Donald Trump upends domestic energy policy, shutting down some wind energy projects while pushing fossil fuels. It has also raised questions about the...

The future of agriculture

The future of agriculture Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor It's a mild early spring morning at the historic Cottonwood Field Station in western South Dakota, and a herd of 150 Angus steers are scheduled to move to a new pasture rotation. Moving cattle can be tricky and often requires some extra help, electrical fencing and quite a bit of time. But today, there are no extra ranchers, no gates swinging open and no temporary fences in place.

Steve Hilton smashed up UK politics — now he wants to upend California’s

LONDON — If Steve Hilton succeeds in making it past next week’s gubernatorial primary in California, it will mark a breakthrough by a relative unknown. In the U.K., he is anything but. Hilton, a Republican who played a central role in former British Prime Minister David Cameron’s rise to power, is effectively tied with Democrat Xavier Becerra in the race to be California’s next governor, according to several polls over the last week.

Tony Blair and the Reform party both want AI in government, though they can't agree on what for

The advertising cartel coming to your web browser

The advertising cartel coming to your web browser When Meta, Google and Apple agree on a “privacy” feature, watch out. The three companies (along with Mozilla, which is on one of their “ad features in the browser” kicks again) are drawing up a built-in advertising measurement system, called Attribution Level 1, as a standard feature of web browsers. The system is intended to measure the effectiveness of advertising by enabling advertisers to correlate “impressions,” the occasions on which...