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![The Pleasant Power Station, Willow Island, West Virginia. 1.3 megawatt coal-fired power plant.](https://www.circleofblue.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Pleasants-Power-Station-WVc.jpg)
FOIA Lawsuit Seeks Release of U.S. Department of Energy’s ‘Water-Energy Roadmap’
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The report, one of two ordered by Congress on water and energy, has been delayed for years.
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South of the Border—Second Environmental Review of Tar Sands Pipeline Leaves Many Groups Unsatisfied
Residents and lawmakers in Nebraska mull their options for protecting key groundwater sources.
![Au Sable](https://www.circleofblue.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/au-sable-590x250.jpg)
Divided Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Anglers of the Au Sable Decision, Reverses Environmental Victory
The Michigan Supreme Court’s new conservative majority overturned a four-month-old court decision by a 4-3 margin this week, casting doubt on the rights of state citizens to sue over environmental harm.
![Post Katrina Water Issues in New Orleans](https://www.circleofblue.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/neworleans-590.jpg)
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.
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EPA Releases Draft Assessment of Environmental Effects of Biofuels
Preliminary report describes an infant cellulosic biofuels industry with a mandate to grow up fast.
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Michigan Supreme Court Decision in Au Sable River Case Shores Up Protection for Environment
Court blocks dumping into a popular fly-fishing stream, sets precedent to protect Michigan waters from pollution.
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North vs. South—Carolina States Settle Water Dispute Without Supreme Court
A negotiated agreement ends a three-year conflict between North Carolina and South Carolina over the Catawba and Yadkin rivers.
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Arizona’s Gamble — Conserve Water Now, Prevent Deeper Cuts Tomorrow
For years, the state took as much water as it could from Lake Mead; now it plans to leave some in the reservoir.
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Feds Pledge $47 Million To Asian Carp Fight; States Appeal Court Loss
Last week, the Obama Administration announced an updated plan, which included additional research but not closing the Chicago locks.
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Asian Carp — On the Docket in D.C. and Chicago; On the Menu in Michigan
Federal judge rejects Asian carp injunction as Congress passes a ban on their import.
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EPA and Halliburton Skirmish — Promises of Safer Fracking Fluid
After denying EPA disclosure request, Halliburton promises safer fracking fluid and more disclosure.
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Navajo Nation Council Approves Water Rights Settlement
If signed by the U.S. Congress, the deal would give the Navajo and Hopi tribes rights to Colorado River water.