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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…

9 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…

11 months 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.…

11 months 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…

11 months 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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