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Federal Water Tap, November 26: Climate Report Warns That U.S. Water Security At Risk

The Rundown Major government climate report focuses on climate change consequences for aging water infrastructure. EPA’s request for a six-month extension to establish limits for perchlorate in drinking water gets a step closer to being granted. A U.S. district court dismisses a lawsuit over groundwater pollution and the Clean Water Act. The EPA approves tests […]

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Federal Water Tap, October 8: EPA Starts Looking for New Drinking Water Contaminants to Monitor

The Rundown EPA wants to know which unregulated contaminants utilities should monitor. An FAA reauthorization bill aims to reduce use of PFAS chemicals at commercial airports. Republican senators object to states using water quality permits to block fossil fuel projects. Congress advances water-related bills. And lastly, Congress will weigh a new trade deal with Canada […]

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The Stream, September 26: Residents of Water-Stressed El Salvador Campaign Against Looming Privatization

The Global Rundown Residents of water-stressed El Salvador protest against privatization. The Saudi-UAE alliance agrees to open humanitarian corridors in Yemen to help ease civilian suffering. Duke Energy says that a North Carolina coal ash dump flooded by Hurricane Florence poses no threat to the environment. Dozens are rescued in India after flooding hits Himachal […]

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Federal Water Tap, September 10: Forest Service Reverses Proposed Obama-era Minnesota Mining Moratorium

The Rundown The U.S. Forest Service reopens land in northern Minnesota near a wilderness area for mining. A House subcommittee’s PFAS hearing discusses drinking water regulation. FERC sets environmental review schedules for a dozen LNG export terminals. The Trump administration revokes funds for Colorado River research programs. The Interior Department seeks comments on potential changes […]

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The Stream, January 4: California Residents Fear Drought after a Dry Start to the State’s Water Year

The Global Rundown Heavy snowfall in Antarctica could help counter rising sea levels. Storm Eleanor causes flooding and blackouts along the west coast of Ireland. The first several months of California’s water year have been ‘exceptionally dry,’ raising fears of another drought.  Researchers discover a new desalination technique that requires less energy than other methods. […]