California Lawmakers Move to Protect the State’s Collapsing Groundwater Supply

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New rules seek sustainable use, but the details will be written later by local agencies.
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The Stream, August 19: South Asia Could Lose 9 Percent GDP Due to Climate Change

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Asia The South Asia region could lose as much as 9 percent…

The Stream, August 18: Himalaya Floods Hit Northern India

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India At least 28 people have died and 1,500 communities have…
Where the Maumee River feeds into Lake Erie, the city of Toledo relies on the lake to supply drinking water for half a million residents in northern Ohio. Intense algal blooms, which can release toxins capable of causing severe liver damage, caused a neighboring Ohio community water treatment plant to shut down in September.

Federal Water Tap, August 18: More Water for Lake Mead, But Levels Still Expected to Drop

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One year after a record-low release of water from Lake Powell…
Where the Maumee River feeds into Lake Erie, the city of Toledo relies on the lake to supply drinking water for half a million residents in northern Ohio. Intense algal blooms, which can release toxins capable of causing severe liver damage, caused a neighboring Ohio community water treatment plant to shut down in September.

Ohio Lawmakers Discuss Ways to Stop Lake Erie’s Toxic Algal Blooms

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Explore options from stricter fertilizer regulations to funding…