Residents of New Orleans are suing the US Army Corps of Engineers for failure to properly build and maintain the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet. Hurricane Katrina victims claim the waterway caused …
Biofuel's Heavy Water Footprint Threatens Regional Water Supplies
Biofuels, especially ethanol, have come under criticism for raising the price of food and contributing to the overuse of antibiotics; however, there is a new concern that biofuel production is …
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Plant a Rain Garden to Fight Water Pollution from Urban Runoff
During heavy rainfall, the runoff that is not absorbed into the ground washes pollutants such as oil, grease, pesticides, bacteria, salts, animal waste, trash, heavy metals, etc. into storm drains. In …
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EPA Announces $236 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Water Infrastructure in Michigan
In yet another in a series of positive moves under the new Obama administration, the Environmental Protection Agency has awarded almost $236 million to the Michigan Department of Environmental …
Venice to Use Algae in Canals for Emissions-Free Power by 2011
Nicknamed the "City of Water", Venice, Italy is world famous for its canals. In fact, the city is practically a "no car zone" since it is built upon water. Unfortunately, this water is plagued by …
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New York Gets $430 Million From EPA For Wastewater Infrastructure
The EPA has awarded the single largest grant in their history to New York State for wastewater infrastructure projects: $430 million. The funding comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, …
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