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Infographic: State Legislatures Bridge Water-Energy Gap

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A look at 16 states with statutes that acknowledge the tightening chokepoint between declining water resources and rising energy demand.

U.S. Gains Carp Czar, Court Hears Testimony on the Invasive Fish

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The newly appointed czar says he's undecided on separating the infested Mississippi and Illinois rivers from Lake Michigan.

Energy Department Blocks Disclosure of Road Map to Relieve Critical U.S. Energy-Water Choke Points

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Withheld report was requested and funded by Congress.

Asian Carp Case Goes to Court as Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Protect the Great Lakes

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Invasive Asian carp make a surprise appearance on the Missouri River.

Fracking Regulations Vary Widely from State to State

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A look at how states across America are facing deep frack dilemmas.

EPA Releases Draft of Clean Water Strategy for Public Comment

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The EPA seeks stricter pollution standards and a national water quality assessment.

EPA and State Department Square Off On Tar Sands Pipeline

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Water use and greenhouse gas emissions are major concerns with oil interests plays.
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Michigan Supreme Court Case Could Strengthen Protection of State’s Lakes, Streams and Groundwater

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An environmental group’s legal victory in the fight to block the dumping of water from a contaminated site into a popular Michigan fly-fishing stream may provide stronger legal protections for lakes and streams across the state.

Peter Gleick: The California Water Bond — What Does Proposition 18 Really Say and Do?

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The costs and benefits of California's largest water bond in a half century have not been fully assessed by an independent organization.

Great Lakes States Sue Federal Government Over Asian Carp Threat

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The recent discovery of a live carp close to Lake Michigan may bolster the states’ case, legal expert says.

Environmental Groups Sue BP Under Clean Water Act

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Landmark act could be used by the federal government to recover billions in fines, send people to jail.

Clean Water Act Proposal Would Strengthen Federal Protection

Opponents call the proposal a federal power grab, while the bill's author says it would restore the original intent of the landmark water legislation.