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Study Finds Regional and Demographic Increases of Respiratory Mortality During Drought

The Nebraska Examiner explores concerns surrounding nitrates and other contaminants in Nebraska’s water and the potential impacts on public health. The story highlights insights from Jesse Bell, PhD, on nitrate exposure and associated health risks, as well as the importance of continued attention to water quality across the state.

September 16, 2023

he Lincoln-based Guardians of the Aquifer host a “What’s in Our Water, Nebraska?” forum Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Included in the panel were environmental rights attorneys, researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center and a former member of the Lower Platte Natural Resources District. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)

A Hotter and Drier Future Could Change How We Eat, Breathe and Where We Get Our Water

A hotter, drier future could reshape how Nebraska grows food, manages water and protects public health. This Nebraska Public Media story explores the impacts of drought and climate change across the region, including insights from Jesse Bell, PhD.

September 11, 2022

Parts of the Platte River in central Nebraska dried up completely this summer, like this stretch near Chapman, Nebraska. (Photo by Fred Knapp, Nebraska Public Media News)