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What’s Up With Water — July 19, 2022

Circle of Blue

This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers a setback to the environmental rights of nature in Florida and a recent lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Protection Agency faces a lawsuit over its recent action in response to PFAS chemicals in drinking water.

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FRESH, October 4, 2022: Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Emerges as Political Flashpoint

Circle of Blue

October 4, 2022. Why it matters: The recent Inflation Reduction Act expands the tax credit for capturing carbon dioxide that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Environmental Protection Agency. October 11-13, 2022: Great Lakes Commission Annual Meeting – register. Laura Gersony, Fresh Editor.

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SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Sewage: You Can’t Make This Sh** Up

Union of Concerned Scientists

In 2022, ninety of Texas beaches tested positive for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria (poop!), But when there are really heavy rain events, like atmospheric rivers , these systems often overflow untreated wastewater (raw sewage) mixed with stormwater into surrounding waterways, streets, sidewalks, businesses and even homes.

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Five Things to Know About Drought in the American West

Circle of Blue

The largest saline lake in the western hemisphere, the Great Salt Lake dropped to a record low in 2022 as a result of a hot drought that increased evaporation and decreased water flows. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – July 14, 2022. A thirsty atmosphere evaporates or sublimates its share. Photo © Brett Walton/Circle of Blue.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: February 3, 2022

National Law Center

REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, FAS, FS, NOAA, USDA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice announcing the availability of EPA’s draft human health and ecological. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: February 3, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Satellite Will See Water’s Big Picture

Circle of Blue

By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – November 14, 2022. Environmental Protection Agency is leading a coalition to develop a satellite-based program to detect toxin-producing algae in lakes. Incorporating satellite data, the program estimates water that plants “breathe” into the atmosphere and water that evaporates from farm fields.

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DEP 2024 Water Quality Report Shows 28,820 Miles Of Streams With Impaired Water Quality In PA (34%) - An Increase From 27,886 In 2022

PA Environment Daily

On October 28, the Department of Environmental Protection will formally publish the draft 2024 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring Report for public comment showing just over one-third (34%) of Pennsylvania’s streams-- 28,820 miles-- have impaired water quality. Click Here for a spreadsheet showing all sources of impairment.

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