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Middle East Conflicts Jeopardize Water for Millions
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Water is both a weapon and a casualty of violence in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
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Nicaragua Canal Environmental Assessment Criticized As Scientifically Weak, Technically Inadequate
Expert panel finds “scientifically indefensible” conclusions in 14-volume study.
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Biggest Lakes in the World Under Pressure From Human and Environmental Threats
Across continents and hemispheres, a growing list of human and environmental pressures threaten the world’s largest lakes, inhibiting their ability to supply water, drive economic activity, preserve biodiversity, and sustain communities.
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California Drought Effect on Food Prices – Not Much
Groundwater, food imports, low fuel prices, and a strong American dollar have more influence on prices than drought.
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Infographic: California Urban Water Conservation Standards
Cities must cut water use by 25 percent in 2015.
On May 5,…
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Sao Paulo Drought Perception Impedes Government Action
Transparency , accountability, and civic participation are key…
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Infographic: Ohio Passes Farm Regulations to Stop Lake Erie Toxic Algae
Ohio passes its first regulations on farm practices and wastewater discharges since the Toledo drinking water crisis eight months ago.
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U.S. EPA Avoids Stricter Water Pollution Standards for Gulf of Mexico
Court decision makes it easier for EPA to leave nutrient pollution…
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Asian Carp Swarm South of Chicago As Consensus on Permanent Solution Eludes Nation
New legislative proposal focuses on less expensive, short-term…
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United States Clean Water Rule Quandary Begins On Land
EPA’s Clean Water Rule confronts deep-rooted farm resistance.…
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Wisconsin Iron Mine Plans Abandoned Due to Wetlands
EPA action under Clean Water Act cited as determining factor.…
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Israel and Jordan Agree to Share Water, But Fall Short of Saving Dead Sea
The $US 900 million deal on scaled-back scheme neglects Palestine.
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