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U.S. EPA Avoids Stricter Water Pollution Standards for Gulf of Mexico
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Court decision makes it easier for EPA to leave nutrient pollution…
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The Stream, October 10: Water and the State of Hunger
Food Security
Approximately 12.5 percent of the global population--or…
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New Orleans Survived Isaac, and So Did I
The city's new flood protection system was tested by the hurricane…
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The Stream, September 4: Global Tensions Over Shared Water
Global Tensions over Shared Water
Tanzania and Malawi have agreed…
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The Stream, August 31: Hurricane Isaac Causes Shipping Headaches on Mississippi
Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac, which hit land Tuesday evening…
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Preparing for Isaac Means Hoarding Water
Circle of Blue reporter Codi Yeager-Kozacek, a native Michigander…
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The Stream, August 17: Has Work Resumed on Laos’ Mekong Dam?
Despite assurances from Laos that work on its controversial Xayaburi…
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The Stream, February 20: Low Water Levels May Hurt Texas Rice Industry
Water-Food
Continuing low water levels in Texas may prompt the…
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Peter Gleick: Water Emergencies — Time for New Plans and Technology
The world faces a wide range of serious, complex, and long-term water challenges, from shortages to contamination to local and regional disputes over water to long-term climate changes. But there are other challenges that are short-term, emergency situations that could also be addressed by some new thinking and new technology.
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Waiting on High Waters — Louisiana Prepares for the Mississippi Flood (Updated 5/16)
Emergency spillways will be used to shepherd the river to the sea.
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The Stream, May 16: Droughts and Floods
A dire drought is forcing France to set severe restrictions on…
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Plugging a Leak — Post-Katrina New Orleans Wants Feds to Pay for Water System Overhaul
City officials have something to prove, and the city has a lot riding on it.