2010 December | Circle of Blue WaterNews

Arizona’s Gamble — Conserve Water Now, Prevent Deeper Cuts Tomorrow

Written by Brett Walton
Wednesday, 29 December 2010 16:20
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For years, the state took as much water as it could from Lake Mead; now it plans to leave some in the reservoir.

Infographic: Test Your Knowledge with the Water and Energy Quiz

Written by Circle of Blue
Wednesday, 22 December 2010 12:18
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Think you know all there is to know about the intersection between water and energy? Take the Choke Point: U.S. quiz to find out.

Study: Unregulated Toxin Present in Tap Water of 31 U.S. Cities

Written by Brett Walton
Wednesday, 22 December 2010 07:20
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California is the first state to consider a limit on the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, which has been found in 31 of 35 U.S. cities recently surveyed.

Deadly La Niña Goes Global—Part I: For Western Hemisphere, Record Rains in Latin America

Written by Aubrey Parker
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 20:38
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Hundreds have died in Colombian floods, as cooler sea temperatures affect regions around the Pacific; climate change seen as a possible cause.

Feds Pledge $47 Million To Asian Carp Fight; States Appeal Court Loss

Written by Steve Kellman
Sunday, 19 December 2010 13:58
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Last week, the Obama administration announced an updated plan, which included additional research but not closing the Chicago locks.

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

Written by Brett Walton
Friday, 17 December 2010 20:51
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A technology start-up is looking small to solve a big global problem.

Bulk Water Shipping Company Misses Deadline to Export From Alaska

Written by Brett Walton
Monday, 13 December 2010 07:30
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The breach of contract will most likely result in a deadline extension, Sitka city officials say.

Water and Climate Connection — Will It Make the COP-16 Negotiating Texts in Cancun?

Written by Brett Walton
Wednesday, 08 December 2010 13:53
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National delegations, in addition to interest groups, are pushing water higher on the climate agenda.

Infographic: Biofuels 101 — Water Use from Plant to Power Source

Written by Circle of Blue
Monday, 06 December 2010 15:28
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Production of ethanol, the most commonly used biofuel, has prompted concerns about water use and food supply.

Asian Carp — On the Docket in D.C. and Chicago; On the Menu in Michigan

Written by Steve Kellman
Saturday, 04 December 2010 18:27
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Federal judge rejects Asian carp injunction as Congress passes a ban on their import.

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