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Daily News Lesson August 10 2026

Drought and aging infrastructure plunge Puerto Rico into a water crisis

Learn about the ways Puerto Rico is managing a severe drought

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces new funding to address PFAS in drinking water

Daily News Lesson May 20 2026

Trump administration rolls back limits on chemicals in drinking water

Learn about what is being done to limit dangerous PFAS chemicals in drinking water

Daily News Lesson December 18 2025

Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study

The Arizona State University study focuses on climate change and a massive overuse of water resources

Agriculture is seen in the Imperial Valley, the single largest recipient of Colorado River water

Daily News Lesson August 28 2025

California farms face pressure as water supply declines

Find out how farmers and officials are working to manage limited water resources in one of the world's most critical agricultural regions

Daily News Lesson June 26 2024

Depletion of major groundwater source threatens Great Plains farming

Learn how climate change is impacting farmers' livelihoods

Daily News Lesson March 13 2023

Top Lesson: Biden approves controversial Alaska oil project + News wrap 3/14/23 + Student video

Learn why the Biden admin approved a major oil drilling project and why many oppose the plan

Daily News Lesson July 26 2018

12 video stories that make STEM meaningful for students

NewsHour Classroom delivered a workshop, "How to make STEM meaningful through current events" at Texas A&M's K12 Summer Institute in Kerryville, Texas

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