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West Virginia Bets Big on Plastics, and on Backing of Trump Administration
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The state’s leaders want a federal loan guarantee to build a giant chemical storage plant that could cost as much as $10 billion.
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Michigan leads nation in PFAS. It will lead cleanups, too, U.S. reps say
A report this month found Michigan leads the nation in sites contaminated with toxic chemicals known as PFAS, and the state’s bipartisan delegation in Congress has introduced a flurry of legislation to increase testing.
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2019 Preview: U.S. Government Water Policy
Discover what to watch for in 2019 in U.S. government water policy
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‘Standing Rock Is Everywhere:’ An Interview with Judith LeBlanc of the Native Organizers Alliance | PODCAST |
When members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe set up camp on…
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Financiers Express Concern About Missouri River Pipeline Crossing
Conflict over water supplies and land makes investors nervous
This…
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Slideshow: Water On The Prairie
North Dakota’s prairie pothole wetlands are under threat from rapid oil and agricultural development.
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Toxic Algae Flourish As Everglades Solution Eludes Florida
The blooms plaguing coastal estuaries are a symptom of a system out of balance.
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North America Clean Energy Plan Could Boost Canadian Hydropower
Leaders pledge more use of low-carbon fuels.
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Oregon Congressman Releases Draft Klamath River Bill
Legislation does not authorize or fund dam removal.
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U.S. Military Aims to Improve Water Security, Climate Resilience
Initiatives show military sees serious climate and water security…
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Paris Negotiators Expected to Reach First Global Climate Pact
Momentum for a deal is strong.
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Septic System Pollution Contributes to Disease Outbreaks
More research and funding is needed to help understand the severity
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