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Requiring water users to pay for ecological damageRequiring water users to pay for ecological damage

Requiring water users to pay for ecological damage

FEATURE: A conversation with environmental lawyer Karrigan Börk Water diversions can harm aquatic ecosystems, riparian habitat, and beaches fed by…

10 months ago
Climate Change’s ‘Physical Risks’ Are Catching Up With BanksClimate Change’s ‘Physical Risks’ Are Catching Up With Banks

Climate Change’s ‘Physical Risks’ Are Catching Up With Banks

A container ship navigates through the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal on Nov. 3. Drought has led to restrictions on…

1 year ago
In a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwaterIn a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwater

In a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwater

Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Regulators just imposed unprecedented fees on water usage in the state's agricultural heartland.…

1 year ago
EPA limits six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water — but there are 15,000EPA limits six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water — but there are 15,000

EPA limits six ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water — but there are 15,000

‘Forever chemicals’ are linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious health problems. Photograph: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Rules celebrated for reducing…

1 year ago
Five Guiding Principles for Effective Voluntary AgreementsFive Guiding Principles for Effective Voluntary Agreements

Five Guiding Principles for Effective Voluntary Agreements

A Case Study on VAs for Water and Habitat in California’s Bay-Delta Watershed California has increasingly emphasized efforts to develop…

1 year ago
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