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The Stream, June 21: Fracking Disclosure

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The New York Times reports on the lingering drought in Texas.…

The Stream, June 14: Italian Referendum Rejects Nuclear Power, Water Privatization

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More than 90 percent of Italians rejected Silvio Berlusconi-era…

Uncertain Future for Shale Gas in Europe — Accepted by U.K., Rejected by France, Others Undecided

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Despite getting a go-ahead in the U.K., shale gas faces an uncertain future in Europe.

The Stream, May 24: Water Business

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IPS interviews Chilean environmentalist Sara Larraín about Patagonia's…

The Stream, May 20: Fighting For Land And Water

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Tensions over illegal farmland seizures are turning into violent…
Top Ten Endangered Rivers

U.S. Conservation Group Releases Top 10 ‘Endangered Rivers’ Report

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American Rivers' annual list highlights waterways with an immediate threat to their ecosystems.

The Stream, March 2: Shale Uncovered

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In the next chapter of its gas drilling series, The New York…

The Stream, February 10: Hydropower Push

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft plan…

The Stream, February 3: Australia After the Storm

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While a blizzard forced many in the Midwest to hole up in their…

Small Solution to Large-scale Water Pollution — Protozoa Detect Contaminants

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A technology start-up is looking small to solve a big global problem.

EPA and Halliburton Skirmish — Promises of Safer Fracking Fluid

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After denying EPA disclosure request, Halliburton promises safer fracking fluid and more disclosure.

Water Demand is Flash Point in Dakota Oil Boom

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Production from the Bakken Shale is projected to use up to 5.5 billion gallons of water annually.