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The Stream, April 3: Deadly Floods in Buenos Aires

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South America Nearly 400 millimeters (16 inches) of rain pummeled…
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The Stream, April 1: Harvard Researcher: China’s Water Woes Will Continue Despite Water Transfer Project

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The first phase of China's South-North Water Transfer Project…
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Federal Water Tap, April 1: Saltier Water for Some Coastal Cities

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As oceans climb because of climate change, utilities that pull…
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Report: USDA Says Farmers Expected to Plant More Water-efficient Crops in 2013

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Though corn acreage is forecasted to rise slightly over last year's planting, the biggest jump is predicted for sorghum, which uses less water.
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The Stream, March 29: Drought Continues in Northeast Brazil

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While Brazil’s major crop growing areas are producing a record…
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The Stream, March 28: Protected U.S. Fish Species Showing Signs of Recovery

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Of the fish species closely monitored by NOAA for dangerous depletion,…

J. Carl Ganter: The Biggest Story of Our Lifetime Is Water

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For World Water Day 2013, Skoll World Forum and Circle of Blue asked four of the world’s leading water experts to weigh in. Here is what J. Carl Ganter, director of Circle of Blue, had to say about water's connection to 21st-century journalism.

Report: Why Asian Carp eDNA Still Matters in the Fight for the Great Lakes

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Researchers see great promise in eDNA testing to detect invasive and rare species at low abundance — including invasive Asian carp — but refining the tool is a long process.
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The Stream, March 27: Water and Oil in the Amazon

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South America A new billboard in Peru is creating fresh water…
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Bad Report Card: Low Marks — Again — For U.S. Water Infrastructure

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The American Society of Civil Engineers says that more money…
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The Stream, March 26: Water Spills From Oil Sands Project in Canada

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Canada Oil Sands An unknown volume of water has been released…
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The Stream, March 26: Water Spills From Oil Sands Project in Canada

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Canada Oil Sands An unknown volume of water has been released…