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The Stream, January 14: Texas Legislators Focus on Water Issues

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Texas' state water infrastructure was a frequent topic of discussion…
Workers swarm a big water transport canal near Tilda, India undergoing repair and expansion to serve the steam production and cooling requirements of the region’s expanding number of big coal-fired power plants.

2012 Year In Review: At the Front Line of the Global Contest Over Water, Food, and Energy

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Circle of Blue's senior editor Keith Schneider reflects on — and celebrates — this year's body of work from our top reporters.

Great Lakes Map Shows Greatest Ecosystem Stress in Lakes Erie and Ontario

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Researchers hope the map is used to plan restoration projects…

The Stream, December 18: ‘Peak Farmland’ May Be Good for All

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Will farm land run out? The New York Times Dot Earth blog takes…

After Summer of Testing, Status of Asian Carp in Lake Erie Remains Uncertain

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Positive test results for Asian carp eDNA from Lake Erie's Sandusky and Maumee bays are worrying, but not conclusive.

The Stream, September 27: Hydraulic Fracturing-related Health Concerns Linger

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Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York state is still deciding whether…

The Stream, September 11: Great Lakes Week and Reframing the Climate Debate

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Great Lakes Week Great Lakes Week 2012 kicked off yesterday…

The Stream, September 6: U.S. and Canada Finalize Great Lakes Water Quality

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Environmental officials from the U.S. and Canada announced that…

Infographic: Climate Change in the Great Lakes

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How will predicted changes to water levels and water temperatures affect the future of this region that is home to 8 million people?

Photo Slideshow: Great Lakes Pollution, Ed Wargin’s Fresh Coast Project

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The Fresh Coast Project, an ambitious 10-year, around-the-lakes journey that captures the Great Lakes on film, was created by photographer Ed Wargin to visualize the lakes and streams as one stunning, connected, living story. But Wargin captures the good with the bad, in this series of exclusive photos showing the pollution he found during his travels.

The Mississippi Seesaw: Extreme Weather Begets Extreme River Levels

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With historic drought following historic floods, the lower Mississippi…

Photo Slideshow: Great Lakes Beauty, Ed Wargin’s Fresh Coast Project

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The Fresh Coast Project, an ambitious 10-year, around-the-lakes journey that captures the Great Lakes on film, was created by photographer Ed Wargin to visualize the lakes and streams as one stunning, connected, living story.