Water Quality

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed revisions to the Clean Water Act that would restrict tribes' and states' ability to review federal projects for water quality impacts. Experts warn this could undermine treaty rights and sovereignty for Native American nations. The changes revert to narrower oversight established before 2023.

December 16, 2025 由 AI 报道

Water quality tests indicate that most beaches across South Africa are ready for the summer rush, with many earning Blue Flag status. However, some areas like Durban show discrepancies in bacteria levels, raising safety questions. Municipalities are enhancing monitoring and lifeguard deployments to protect swimmers.