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Analysis: U.S. Senator Inhofe’s Denier Rhetoric Not Heard in Copenhagen

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The Obama administration revealed more commitments for climate action even as a U.S. naysayers, Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe, touched down for a few hours in Copenhagen to deny that a problem existed at all.

Analysis: Obama Takes Copenhagen Stage While Palin Sits on Thinning Ice

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Steve Solomon, author of the forthcoming WATER: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power, and Civilization, pens a guest editorial for Circle of Blue that examines water's integral role as a planetary climate regulator.

“Food Security and Climate Change Are Deeply Interconnected,” UN Secretary-General Says

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Farmers are hurt by erratic water supplies and underinvestment, according to summit speakers. Leaders weigh in on global agricultural investment during opening remarks of the FAO summit in Rome.

Keith Schneider: Climate Treaty Will Come After COP15

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It’s been 30 years since scientists first gained a clear understanding of the dangerous consequences of continuously adding more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. This week during the five days of negotiations in Barcelona the world learned again that the formula for solving global warming is a diplomatic chemistry problem that still defies a solution.

Fred Krupp: Changing the Climate at the World Economic Forum

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Fred Krupp
Fred Krupp, of the Environmental Defense Fund, talks carbon, Obama and more.

Opinion: Ethanol and Water

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When thirsty people plant thirsty crops to fuel thirsty car…

Obama’s Latest Pick Bodes Well for Water

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WASHINGTON -- To serve as Interior Secretary, Obama has nominated…

Obama Policies Could Clean Up Water Act

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An insistent cadre of experts and activists have high hopes…

Detroit Attempts to Overcome Water Squabbles, Improve Infrastructure

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DETROIT -- Uncle Sam could soon loosen his grip on Detroit's…

Global water business, a growth industry, attracting more investors

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Realistic expectations drive long-term gains, experts predict by…

Op-ed: WaterWired recommends Peter Gleick as “White House Water Advisor”

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WaterWired, an online resource for "all things fresh water",…

Obama, With Emanuel, May Spell Greater Conservation Efforts for the Great Lakes

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Advocacy groups and political analysts predict strong Great…