People & Population

Tribes Join to Secure Rights to Colorado Water, but 4 States Stall Deal

"A deal to bring Colorado River water to Native American communities in northern Arizona, where a third of homes lack running water, is being blocked by neighboring states, caught up in a broader battle over how to divide the dwindling river."

Source: ProPublica/KJZZ, 06/30/2026

Acting Fish and Wildlife Boss’s Inexperience Clouds Confirmation

"When President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Lilly last year to oversee management of the nation’s wildlife refuges and national parks, conservation advocacy organizations raised concerns over how his lack of public lands experience would impact the Department of the Interior’s conservation commitments."

Source: Inside Climate News, 06/30/2026

Heat Wave And High Humidity Will Blast Much Of Eastern US This Week

"A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States this week, the National Weather Service said, with temperatures rising ahead of the July Fourth holiday and feeling even hotter because of the high humidity that’s arriving with it."

Source: AP, 06/30/2026

Commentary: America’s 250th Should Tell the Full Story, Not Rewrite It

"As the Trump administration censors history on parks and public lands — a move out of the autocrats’ playbook — people have six ways to honor and defend our shared history."

Source: The Revelator, 06/29/2026

Powassan Virus: Rare Tick-Borne Disease Is On The Rise In The U.S.

"Cases of Powassan virus disease in New Jersey and New Hampshire have made national headlines in recent months because of the potential severity of the symptoms, which can include neurological problems such as memory loss, difficulty speaking and seizures. "

Source: Washington Post, 06/29/2026

Opinion: We’re Dermatologists. Sunscreen Isn’t The Problem.

"Every year at the start of summer, a familiar cycle repeats. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group releases its annual sunscreen guide, reigniting fears surrounding sunscreen safety. The guide’s message is predictable: Few sunscreens are both safe and effective. Consumers should beware."

Source: Washington Post, 06/29/2026

Covering the Impact of Climate Change Without Mentioning Climate Change

"Severe weather has gripped the globe this week, with record-shattering, deadly heat in Western Europe. In the US, heat, wind and drought conditions fueled wildfires in the Southwest, while heavy thunderstorms, wind and floods caused destruction in eastern and central states. ... Yet on the evening of Tuesday, June 23, despite leading their shows with severe weather headlines, nightly news shows on NBC, ABC and CBS failed to mention climate even in passing."

Source: FAIR, 06/29/2026

Lead in GLWA Communities’ Drinking Water Needs Urgent Response: Experts

"Twenty-five Metro Detroit communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level for drinking water since 2018, according to state compliance data analyzed by a drinking water engineer and reviewed by Planet Detroit."

Source: Planet Detroit, 06/29/2026

Proposed CDC Science Office Could Tighten Political Control At Agency

"Political appointees appear poised to gain more control over information coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under a proposal to add a separate science office atop the agency." "CDC is hunting for funding for the new office, and it remains in limbo"

Source: STAT News, 06/29/2026

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