What’s Up With Water — August 30, 2022

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This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers drought in China, stalled Colorado River negotiations, and lawsuits over flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

Federal Water Tap, August 29: EPA Proposes Regulating Two PFAS Chemicals under Superfund Law

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The Rundown The EPA proposal would designate two PFAS chemicals…

Living in a ‘Critical State’: The Price of a South African Town’s Dirty Water

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In Winberg, residents have to boil their water or risk falling ill. 

The Stream, August 24, 2022: China Issues Drought Alert Amid Record High Heat and Declining Water Supplies

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China issues its first drought alert of the year as rivers run dry across the country.

Dry: A Weekly Western Drought Digest — August 23, 2022

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The Gila River Indian Community pulls out of a water conservation agreement due to little progress on basin-wide water cuts.

FRESH, August 23, 2022: Lake Erie Wind Project Can Proceed, Ohio Court Rules

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The pilot project will consist of six wind turbines in Lake Erie, about eight miles offshore from Cleveland.

What’s Up With Water — August 23, 2022

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This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers a potential catastrophic winter storm in California and new research that revealed what may be causing high case numbers of pediatric cancer in Pennsylvania. Plus, Circle of Blue breaks down the latest water cuts in the Colorado River basin.

“Fighting for Inches” in the Southeast’s Struggle With Salt

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Can coastal agriculture withstand rising seas, migrating marshlands, and frequent storms?

Federal Water Tap, August 22: Reclamation Report Sets Deeper Colorado River Cuts

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The Rundown Colorado River reservoirs are projected to continue…

A Uranium Ghost Town in the Making

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Time and again, mining company Homestake and government agencies promised to clean up waste from decades of uranium processing. It didn’t happen. Now they’re trying a new tactic: buying out homeowners to avoid finishing the job.

The Stream, August 17, 2022: Drought May Worsen Across England, Bringing More Water Restrictions

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Drought could worsen in parts of England this winter if rain fails to fall.

Colorado River States Face Deeper Water Cuts – With More on the Way

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Without additional cuts, federal forecast projects Lake Mead to continue its decline in next two years.