The Stream, January 31, 2024: In Portugal, a Proposed Lithium Mine Threatens Ancient Waterways and Wildlife

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In northeastern Portugal, a proposed open-pit lithium mine threatens ancient water channels and a nearby national park.

Federal Water Tap, January 29: EPA Proposes Stricter Water Pollution Limits for Large Slaughterhouses

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The Rundown EPA proposal would restrict nutrient pollution…

The Stream, January 24, 2024: Lake Kivu, Between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Is On the Verge of Erupting

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Lake Kivu, which sits between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has explosive potential, endangering wildlife and thousands of local people.

Fresh, January 23, 2024: Proposed Bill Would Authorize $200 Million for Great Lakes Mapping Project

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A bipartisan bill proposed by Michigan state representatives would authorize $200 million to conduct high-resolution mapping of lake beds in the Great Lakes.

The Stream, January 17, 2024: Nearly Quarter of Humanity Lived under Drought Conditions in Past Two Years, UN Report Says

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More than 1.8 billion people, nearly one quarter of the Earth’s population, lived under drought conditions in both 2022 and 2023, according to a United Nations report.

Federal Water Tap, January 15: EPA Water Leader Will Step Down

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The Rundown Radhika Fox, head of the EPA Office of Water,…

The Stream, January 10, 2024: In Vancouver and Other Cities, Sewers Are a Clean Source of Heat

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For a decade a Vancouver neighborhood has tapped the sewers to heat homes.

Fresh, January 9, 2024: Hiring New Wisconsin DNR Secretary Is ‘More Difficult’ After String of GOP Blocks

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After Republican lawmakers fired four appointees to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources board, Gov. Tony Evers is having a hard time filling its secretary role.

Federal Water Tap, January 8: EPA River Survey Notes Ecosystem Improvements, Challenges Nationally

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The Rundown EPA river and stream survey indicates slightly…