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Water-related crises around the world have shown that current systems of governance and economic organization are unsuited for a world altered by global warming.
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Remedies for Harmful Algal Blooms Are Available in Law and Practice
They are expensive, in many cases experimental, and take a long time to work.
As Flood Waters Recede in Pakistan, ‘Second Wave’ of Disaster Strikes
Aid agencies race to ward off water-related diseases.
Federal Water Tap, September 19: Senate Republicans Reveal Their Infrastructure Permitting Bill
The Rundown The infrastructure permitting debate intensifies in the Senate. The CDC will use wastewater testing to track the polio virus in the U.S. A group of House Democrats introduces a resolution to recognize a human right to water. A congressional delegation visits Pakistan to witness the aftermath of record-setting floods. An interagency task report […]
In A Year of Water Quality Reckoning, National Imperative is Impeded
Law and policy treat farms as special class of polluter.
What’s Up With Water—September 13, 2022
This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers what to expect at COP27, new research on the link between water and the fossil fuel industry in Texas, and an update on Jackson, Mississippi’s failing water system.
FRESH, September 6, 2022: Demand Surges As Detroit Unrolls Water Affordability Plan
Starting this month, over 2,500 Detroit residents will see lower water rates as a new affordability plan takes effect.
Federal Water Tap, August 29: EPA Proposes Regulating Two PFAS Chemicals under Superfund Law
The Rundown The EPA proposal would designate two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances. A USGS research team summarizes green infrastructure benefits and unintended consequences in the Great Lakes basin. EPA science advisers chime in on PFAS regulatory process for drinking water. The White House wants more information on natural capital accounting. Washington state officials release […]
Living in a ‘Critical State’: The Price of a South African Town’s Dirty Water
In Winberg, residents have to boil their water or risk falling ill.
Federal Water Tap, August 22: Reclamation Report Sets Deeper Colorado River Cuts
The Rundown Colorado River reservoirs are projected to continue their decline. The Department of Energy publishes a PFAS “roadmap” to outline its response. The EPA proposes rules changes to improve safety at facilities that handle hazardous chemicals. A Supreme Court-appointed special master will hold a conference with Texas and New Mexico representatives in a lawsuit […]
The Stream, August 17, 2022: Drought May Worsen Across England, Bringing More Water Restrictions
Drought could worsen in parts of England this winter if rain fails to fall.
What’s Up With Water — August 16, 2022
This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers extreme heat and drought across Europe. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in some of the poorest counties in the United States.
