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Arizona’s Gamble — Conserve Water Now, Prevent Deeper Cuts Tomorrow
For years, the state took as much water as it could from Lake Mead; now it plans to leave some in the reservoir.
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Study: Unregulated Toxin Present in Tap Water of 31 U.S. Cities
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California is the first state to consider a limit on the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, which has been found in 31 of 35 U.S. cities recently surveyed.
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Deadly La Niña Goes Global—Part I: For Western Hemisphere, Record Rains in Latin America
Hundreds have died in Colombian floods, as cooler sea temperatures affect regions around the Pacific; climate change seen as a possible cause.
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Feds Pledge $47 Million To Asian Carp Fight; States Appeal Court Loss
Last week, the Obama Administration announced an updated plan, which included additional research but not closing the Chicago locks.
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Small Solution to Large-scale Water Pollution — Protozoa Detect Contaminants
A technology start-up is looking small to solve a big global problem.
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Bulk Water Shipping Company Misses Deadline to Export From Alaska
The breach of contract will most likely result in a deadline extension, Sitka city officials say.
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Water and Climate Connection — Will It Make the COP-16 Negotiating Texts in Cancun?
National delegations, in addition to interest groups, are pushing water higher on the climate agenda
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Infographic: Biofuels 101 — Water Use from Plant to Power Source
Production of ethanol, the most commonly used biofuel, has prompted concerns about water use and food supply.
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Asian Carp — On the Docket in D.C. and Chicago; On the Menu in Michigan
Federal judge rejects Asian carp injunction as Congress passes a ban on their import.
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Study: NASA Shows World’s Water is Warming, Buoy Data Confirms in Great Lakes
In some northern regions, lake temperatures are increasing more than air temperatures.
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Ned Breslin: Keep it Flowing — Rethinking Community Water Management
A subtle but important trend in the water sector is only now starting to emerge in developing nations.
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Talking Climate, Jobs, and Energy from D.C. to Cancun
House committee holds hearing on climate change as climate negotiators meet in Cancun.