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The Stream, January 21, 2020: Water Crisis Leaves Bulgarian Government Facing a No-Confidence Vote

The Global Rundown The Bulgarian government faces a no-confidence vote due to ongoing water shortages affecting thousands of people. Lawmakers in Michigan propose two bills that would limit access to groundwater for water bottling company Nestlé Waters North America, Inc. Controversy ensues over an $80 million water rights sale to the Australian government. China bans […]

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Federal Water Tap, January 13: House Passes PFAS Bill

The Rundown House bill includes controversial provisions that did not make it into a Defense spending bill last month. House Democrats outline climate legislation they plan to introduce later in January. The White House moves to change environmental review procedures. Fourteen climate and weather disasters last year caused more than $1 billion in damages in […]

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The Stream, January 7, 2020: Officials Douse Flood-Hit Jakarta in Disinfectant to Fend Off Disease

The Global Rundown Officials spread disinfectant in flood-hit Jakarta, Indonesia, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Rescues and evacuations continue in Australia as bushfires blaze. A hearing on proposed PFAS regulations in Michigan begins this week. California considers a $4.2 billion climate bond in an attempt to prepare for future natural disasters. A Native […]

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Federal Water Tap, December 23: Budget, Defense Spending Bills Include Rural Water Increase, PFAS Provisions

The Rundown President Trump signs a budget agreement and a Defense authorization bill. The Interior Department tells a New Mexico group that, after years of missed deadlines, it will not provide funds for a Gila River diversion. The EPA releases guidance for cleaning up PFAS in groundwater. Water bills introduced in Congress deal with Indian […]

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Federal Water Tap, December 9: President Trump Criticizes Low-Flow Toilets

The Rundown President Trump denounces water-efficient toilets and faucets. The EPA sends a regulatory determination for PFAS in drinking water to the White House for review. Water bills in Congress address aquatic invasive species, western water supplies, drinking water grants, irrigation canal repairs, and more. Congressional negotiators appear to remove certain PFAS provisions from a […]

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The Stream, December 4, 2019: South Africa To Invest $61 Billion in Water Infrastructure Over the Next Decade

The Global Rundown South Africa announces a $61 billion plan to combat water scarcity. The Michigan Court of Appeals rules against a request by Nestle Waters North America to build a pump station in Osceola, Michigan. A U.S. District Judge approves a $50 million settlement related to water pollution. Trade associations reject a request by […]