Four U.S. Water Stories to Watch in 2021

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The upheaval of last year will set the stage for the next 12 months.
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HotSpots H2O: Minnesota Pipeline Opponents File Federal Lawsuit to Halt Construction

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Two Minnesota Ojibwe communities and two environmental organizations filed a lawsuit against the Line 3 oil pipeline in order to halt construction in that state.

The Stream, December 31, 2020: Flooding Can Cause Poor Mental Health, UK Study Finds

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GLOBAL DAILY WATER NEWS A study finds UK residents affected…

The Stream, December 30, 2020: Drought in Mexico City Brings Push For Sustainable Water Use Plan

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GLOBAL DAILY WATER NEWS Low rainfall in Mexico City prompts…

The Stream, December 29, 2020: Coal Power In The American West Is Crumbling

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GLOBAL DAILY WATER NEWS A coal-power plant in Arizona that…

Federal Water Tap, December 28: Water-Bill Aid Part of Coronavirus Relief Package

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The Rundown Congress adds $638 million for water-bill debt relief…

The Stream, December 24, 2020: Criteria For Navigable Waters Protection Rule Is Flawed, Report Says

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GLOBAL DAILY WATER NEWS A new report points to flaws in…

The Stream, December 23, 2020: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act Passes U.S. Senate

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GLOBAL DAILY WATER NEWS The U.S. Congress reauthorizes the…

EPA Revises Rules for Lead in Drinking Water

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EPA strengthens some provisions but does not take the bigger…

Congress Adds $638 Million in Water-Bill Debt Relief to Coronavirus Package

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People who are behind on their water and sewer bills because of the pandemic will be getting some help from Congress. But questions remain about how the funds will be distributed for the first-ever federal water-bill assistance program.

The Stream, December 22, 2020: 40 Percent of Wastewater in Colorado Produced in Two Counties

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GLOBAL DAILY WATER NEWS Billions of gallons of wastewater…