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The Stream, March 5: Severe Drought Grips Portugal
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Water Shortages
A severe drought in Portugal is ravaging pastures…
Global Perspectives: How Dry Weather in Argentina Could Affect Chicken Prices in Chicago
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.
The Stream, February 20: Low Water Levels May Hurt Texas Rice Industry
Water-Food
Continuing low water levels in Texas may prompt the…
Keystone XL Closer After U.S. House Vote
The proposed pipeline could be approved on a much shorter timeline than was laid out by President Barack Obama, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday giving approval power for the project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Senate has not yet considered the bill.
The Stream, February 17: U.S. House Moves Keystone XL Forward
Energy
A bill meant to speed up approval of the proposed Keystone…
The Stream, February 1: Reversing the Chicago River to Stop Asian Carp
United States
Separating the Great Lakes from the Mississippi…
The Stream, January 20: Mongolia’s Mining Boom
Vast mineral wealth and growing demand from China are driving…
The Stream, January 2: Houston’s Leaky Pipes
Houston's ailing pipeline system lost more than 18 billion gallons…
The Stream, December 22: Mercury Emissions Cuts Benefit Water
Emissions
The United States passed new rules to cut mercury…
The Stream, December 19: The Price of Reliable Water in Texas
The Texas state water plan, released every five years, recommends…
The Stream, December 16: Australia’s New Food Bowl
An expansive new irrigation proposal could turn northern Australia…
The Stream, December 14: Melting Arctic Releases Greenhouse Gas
Thawing permafrost is releasing large plumes of methane gas into…