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Great Lakes Toxic Algae Prompts Big Investment and Rare Political Agreement

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After last summer's toxic algae outbreak, safe drinking water is a priority again in Ohio, the state that spurred the Clean Water Act four decades ago.

The Stream, March 14: South Africa’s Water Gap

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South Africa could face a 17 percent gap between water supply…

The Stream, November 23: Shale Gas and Climate Change

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Developing the United Kingdom's shale gas reserves is incompatible…

The Stream, October 20: Public Opinion on U.S. Energy Policy

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Less than 14 percent of Americans think that the United States…

New Legislation to Restore Watersheds & Wilderness in American West

Protection for 2.1 million acres of land and 1,000 miles of rivers.

Is Management Just for Men? 5th World Water Forum Calls Gender into Question

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For centuries women have been responsible for water use --…

Could Fixing the Pipes Fix the Pockets of 400,000 Unemployed?

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Could money and maintenance problems in the United States manage…

U.S. Sugar Deal Bittersweet, Florida Lawmakers & Growers Believe

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As the state of Florida plans to spend $1.34 billion to buy land…

Compact Impact: Great Lakes Legislation Now Active

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As the Great Lakes Compact goes into effect to protect Midwest…

Reading Between the Cracks: Natural Gas Drilling Can Pollute Groundwater

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A recent inquiry suggests the brew used during natural gas drilling may be poisoning water nationwide.

Approved Great Lakes Compact Registers Ripple Effect Among Michigan Citizens

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TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan -- There's a hole in our bucket, dear…