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U.S. Clean Water Law Needs New Act for the 21st Century

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August 20, 2015

Seminal water law does not address nation's emerging water pollution challenges.

U.S. Clean Water Enforcement Strategy: Big Penalties But Fewer Prosecutions

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August 13, 2015

Agencies are going after polluters with smaller staffs and less money.

Draft USGS Water Strategy Collides With Tough Budget Situation

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June 8, 2012

Some key programs identified in the draft, which was released…

U.S. Congress to Get Asian Carp Solutions by 2013, Two Years Ahead of Schedule

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May 14, 2012

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking steps to speed up…

Third Time’s Not A Charm: U.S. Supreme Court Again Denies Request to Stop Asian Carp

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February 29, 2012

The Supreme Court denied a request by five states that were calling for immediate action to stop invasive Asian carp from infiltrating the Great Lakes. This is the third time that the court has denied an injunction for the Asian carp case.

The Stream, February 24: South Africa Invests in Energy

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February 24, 2012

Energy South Africa may invest $78 billion in new nuclear power…

Keystone XL Closer After U.S. House Vote

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February 18, 2012

The proposed pipeline could be approved on a much shorter timeline than was laid out by President Barack Obama, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday giving approval power for the project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Senate has not yet considered the bill.

Obama Administration to Reject Keystone XL Pipeline

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January 18, 2012

However, the company building the pipeline will be invited to re-appl,y after finding a new route through Nebraska, according to a government official.