New U.S. Climate Law Will Make Water Contamination Worse
Billions in clean energy incentives rely on raw materials from polluting corn and livestock.
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The Stream, February 8, 2023: Climate Change, Neglected Infrastructure Worsen Water Insecurity in Kenya
Due to the strains of population growth and inaccessible sanitation systems, the Nairobi River and surrounding farmland are becoming more polluted.
FRESH, February 7, 2023: Development Planned for Greater Toronto Would Require a Controversial Water Shake-up
In Ontario, a plan to develop York Region includes what many say is a detrimental — and illegal — water transfer from Lake Huron watersheds to Lake Ontario.
Federal Water Tap, February 6: EPA Vetoes Pebble Mine in Alaska
The Rundown The EPA prohibits mining the Pebble deposit in the headwaters of Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed. The EPA finalizes guidance for balancing sewage system improvements with financial burdens to residential water bills. Republicans take aim at the Biden administration’s definition of the scope of the Clean Water Act. The GAO recommends the TVA develop […]
Federal Water Tap, January 30: Valuing Nature: White House Publishes Natural Capital Accounting Strategy
The Rundown The White House publishes a strategy for incorporating natural assets into economic accounts. A climate scientist is appointed to a White House intelligence advisory board. EPA watchdog says the agency should better track municipal efforts to control sewer overflows. Federal officials will hold a public session this week to gather input on the […]
Road Salt, A Stealthy Pollutant, Is Damaging Michigan Waters
Rivers and lakes are becoming saltier while law and practice limit effective responses.
Federal Water Tap, January 23: EPA Lists New Enforcement Priorities
The Rundown The EPA proposes elevating PFAS and greenhouse gas emissions as enforcement priorities for the next four years. NOAA proposes a National Marine Sanctuary in eastern Lake Ontario. EPA researchers want a better understanding of the economic benefits of improved water quality. A USDA agency will assess the environmental impacts of responding to an […]
Federal Government Advances Big Water Projects
Congress focuses on flood protection and disaster recovery.
Federal Water Tap, January 16: EPA Warns of Water-Treatment Chemical Shortage After Illinois Factory Fire
The Rundown A factory fire in Illinois could disrupt the national supply chain for water-treatment chemicals, the EPA says. The EPA announces $100 million in environmental justice grants. A report in a CDC journal describes the ongoing cholera outbreak in Haiti. The EPA tentatively rules that discarded PVC is not a hazardous waste. And lastly, […]
The Stream, January 4, 2023 — Freezing Temperatures Across U.S. South Wreak Havoc on Water Systems
An unseasonal arctic blast over the holiday season disrupted water access throughout the American South.
Federal Water Tap, January 2: USGS Finds Steep Groundwater Declines in Rural Nevada
The Rundown The U.S. Geological Survey finds declining groundwater levels in agricultural valleys in Nevada. The EPA finalizes a new definition of the scope of the Clean Water Act. New data shows the number of households receiving federal water bill assistance rose last summer. The EPA misses its self-imposed, end-of-year deadline for issuing draft drinking […]
