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A key Corpus Christi water pipeline is down; repairs underway

A key Corpus Christi water pipeline is down; repairs underway

The Mary Rhodes Pipeline is out of service as workers investigate a leak discovered roughly at its halfway-point, according to officials.

Researchers Advance Environmental Carcinogen Tracking and Remediation in U.S. Communities

Researchers Advance Environmental Carcinogen Tracking and Remediation in U.S. Communities

Researchers across various U.S. universities are making significant strides in tracking, understanding, and remediating environmental carcinogens and toxic contaminants. At the University of Iowa, trainees are investigating how polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) accumulate in fat tissue and contribute to diseases like diabetes and obesity, and how PCB exposure in school buildings affects children's neurodevelopment. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Superfund Research Program (SRP) Center is focusing on improving the detection and characterization of N-nitrosamines, potential human carcinogens found in drinking water. Meanwhile, the University of Rhode Island (URI) SRP Center is developing new tools to detect per- and polyfluorofluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aquatic environments and human liver samples, and studying their accumulation in fish. Additionally, Picoyune, a spin-off from UC Berkeley SRP, is commercializing technology for real-time mercury detection in air, soil, and water, while t...

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Week 4 Corpus Christi high school football scores, live updates

Week 4 Corpus Christi high school football scores, live updates

Follow along here for Corpus Christi high school football scores and updates from Week 4 of the season.

Trick Williams is in the Money in the Bank ladder match

Trick Williams is in the Money in the Bank ladder match

The United States champion qualified by winning a fun triple threat match on SmackDown.

Illinois EPA Unveils Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

Illinois EPA Unveils Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, outlining a roadmap for the state to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. While Illinois has already reduced its carbon footprint by 32% since 2005, primarily due to shifts in electricity generation towards natural gas and renewables, and improved fuel efficiency in transportation, current policies alone are insufficient to meet the 2050 target. The report indicates that without additional policy changes, net carbon emissions would only fall by 53% below the 2005 baseline by 2050. The plan proposes significant changes across various economic sectors, including transportation, building construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and waste disposal. These measures include incentives for converting commercial vehicles to electric, new regulations on residential and commercial buildings, and stronger methane monitoring for landfills. In 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded Illi...

Colorado Town of Hartman Declared Abandoned, State Assumes Control of Water System

Colorado Town of Hartman Declared Abandoned, State Assumes Control of Water System

The Colorado Secretary of State’s Office officially declared the town of Hartman abandoned in July, following a new expedited process approved by state lawmakers. This decision allows the Colorado Department of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and Prowers County, to take emergency control of the town’s water system. The move comes after years of internal disputes among town leaders and residents regarding water quality and financial management, culminating in the resignation of all remaining trustees in January. The town, which last held a trustee election in 2024, had been struggling with a dysfunctional water system, leading to issues such as sulfur-smelling water and the need for residents to boil their drinking water. The state has allocated $100,000 from the health department to operate the water system, cover testing costs, and ensure the well pump remains powered. Chlorine has been added to address the sulfur smell, but a boil order remains in effect unti...

SCCF Marine Lab Documents Rare 'Rust Tide' Algae Bloom Near Sanibel and Captiva Islands

SCCF Marine Lab Documents Rare 'Rust Tide' Algae Bloom Near Sanibel and Captiva Islands

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) Marine Lab has documented varying concentrations of the algae *Margalefidinium polykrikoides* in Tarpon Bay and nearshore areas of Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, and Cayo Costa. This phenomenon, often referred to as a 'rust tide' due to the water's discoloration at high concentrations, was observed on September 12. While *M. polykrikoides* is a dinoflagellate commonly found in nutrient-rich estuarine waters globally and can cause fish and shellfish kills at high concentrations, it is considered rare in local waters, with the last recorded concentrations near Sanibel in 2023. The SCCF has reported no known fish kills or wildlife impacts so far and continues to monitor the situation. Unlike red tide (*Karenia brevis*), *M. polykrikoides* is not known to harm humans or produce airborne brevetoxins that cause respiratory irritation.

Cambridge Selects Ecosistema Urbano to Design New 'Cool Spots' Shade Structures for Summer 2027

Cambridge Selects Ecosistema Urbano to Design New 'Cool Spots' Shade Structures for Summer 2027

The City of Cambridge has chosen Ecosistema Urbano, an international urban design and architecture studio, to design new temporary shade structures as part of its 'Cool Spots' initiative. These structures are intended to help residents stay cool during hot weather and provide welcoming spaces for community gathering. The 'Cool Spots' project, funded through the 10th cycle of Cambridge's Participatory Budgeting, aims to address the unequal impacts of extreme heat across different neighborhoods by creating comfortable, accessible, and community-centered public spaces. Ecosistema Urbano was selected through a competitive process that received 44 applications, with five finalists interviewed by a panel of city staff, industry professionals, and community members. The studio, co-founded by Belinda Tato, an associate professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, has over 25 years of experience in environmental design and participatory processes. Design work for these structures will continue through Fall a...

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Splash pads will reopen through mid-October

Splash pads will reopen through mid-October

Corpus Christi's splash pads will be open for play through mid-October – an extension of the typical summer schedule.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visits Valero in Corpus Christi

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick visits Valero in Corpus Christi

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he does not believe in separation of church and state during a Sept. 17 campaign stop at Valero Corpus Christi Refineries.

Orange County Reports 342,000 Gallon Sewage Overflow Near SeaWorld Orlando

Orange County Reports 342,000 Gallon Sewage Overflow Near SeaWorld Orlando

Orange County staff reported a significant sewage overflow near SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica last week. Initially, the county announced 195,000 gallons of wastewater had overflowed, but this figure was later updated to 342,000 gallons. The incident occurred at 3705 Sea Splash Way, a location close to both theme parks, on September 6 and 10. According to Orlando Weekly, the broken pipe responsible for the spill has since been repaired and is operational as of Wednesday. Orange County utilities stated that the overflow was contained, and the sewage was recovered and directed back into the sewage system. They also confirmed that no surface water, including the drainage to Shingle Creek, was contaminated. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection was immediately notified of the incident.

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Conesus Lake under harmful algal bloom advisory. What to know

Conesus Lake under harmful algal bloom advisory. What to know

Livingston County health officials are warning people and animals to stay out of areas where blooms are present. The public water supply remains safe for drinking.