New EPA Federal Water Rules Put Chicago on Track to Replace All Lead Pipes Within 20 Years

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Although the proposed regulations gave the city a deferred deadline…

Safe Drinking Water Act Turns 50

Landmark law encounters new problems, enduring challenges.

In Idaho Wilderness, A Clash Over Water Quality and National Security

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U.S. edges closer to approving big antimony and gold mine.   By…

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New EPA Federal Water Rules Put Chicago on Track to Replace All Lead Pipes Within 20 Years

/
Although the proposed regulations gave the city a deferred deadline…

Safe Drinking Water Act Turns 50

Landmark law encounters new problems, enduring challenges.

In Idaho Wilderness, A Clash Over Water Quality and National Security

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U.S. edges closer to approving big antimony and gold mine.   By…

On the Frontlines of Climate Violence: A Conversation with Author Peter Schwartzstein

Climate shocks can lead to violent disruptions.

Huge Organic Farm In Iowa Thrives Without Chemicals

An invitation to other farmers to increase profits and limit water pollution.

Brackish Groundwater Is No Easy Water Solution for Arizona

Substantial impediments to using state’s large reserves of slightly salty groundwater.

Amish Farmers’ Partnership With Beef Giant Produces Manure Mess

Water pollution found in in three counties in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.

2024 Election: State and Local Voters Consider Tax Increases for Water Protection

Funds would provide for land and water conservation.

Giant Storms, Growing Stronger, Inundate an Unprepared Planet

Climate change produces massive rains that are overwhelming the capacity to adapt.

Michigan’s New Rules To Protect Water From Manure Attacked By Lawmakers

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State is a center of manure biodigester development.

Budget-Strapped Wyoming Towns Race for Federal Funds to Fix Aging Water, Sewer Systems

Waking up to long-overdue system upgrades, dozens of towns that were awarded federal ARPA dollars may see them 'clawed back' for lack of resources to complete paperwork.