Something fishy is going on in America’s Klamath River—not even the fish like it. Many living conditions are threatening the lives and existence of chinook salmon in the river. Factors such as water temperature and dangerous algae have been so severe that quick and easy solutions wouldn’t make the cut in saving the wildlife. Scientists determined that several dams are the reason why there are so many anomalies in the water. So, four of the river’s seven dams are to be removed by October 2024 as a solution. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
