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What’s Up With Water — August 16, 2022

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The Guardian reports that the Thames Water Plant opened in 2010, intending to provide drinking water for up to 1 million people during water shortages. Many of the flood victims will be applying for government aid, but the housing assistance funds available are no match for the demand, both in Kentucky and nationwide.

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The Stream, March 2, 2022: Is Michigan Prepared for Climate Change?

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Michigan counts nearly 11,000 agricultural wells, 3,800 of them installed from 2010 to 2020. Delhi’s government will fund two reservoirs along the Yamuna River to boost water supplies. The government in Delhi has approved an additional two reservoirs along the Yamuna River to store excess monsoon water. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN.

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The Stream, August 10, 2022: Toxic Metals Discovered In India’s Groundwater

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Government data reveals groundwater contamination across India. The Thames Water Plant at Beckton, east London, opened in 2010 with intentions to supply drinking water for up to 1 million Brits during times of crisis. Government records show that over 80 percent of the country’s population draws water supplies from groundwater.

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The New Speaker Nominee and the Environment

Legal Planet

Emmer’s scores from the League of Conservation Voters are about par for a House Republican: 5% for both the 2022 scores and the lifetime score. But when he ran for Governor in 2010, he attacked a Republican rival’s support for renewable energy. When government starts mandating, it creates an imbalance in the marketplace.”

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Preparing for the SEC’s Continued Focus on ESG in 2022

Arnold Porter

Over the last several years, many investors, regulators and other stakeholders have increasingly sought environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures from public companies. In 2010, the SEC published interpretive guidance (2010 Guidance) for public companies regarding disclosure requirements relating to climate change matters.

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California’s Climate Leadership: A Timeline

Legal Planet

California established first renewable portfolio standard (20% from renewables by 2010). 2022 AB 1279. Bush torpedoed climate action by the federal government early in his administration. To help you keep track, here is a timeline of California’s most important actions. 2002 SB1078. AB 1493 (Pavley Act). 2006 AB 32.

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3,190 New Stories In 2022 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership

PA Environment Daily

Click Here for the 2022 week-by-week list of articles! Conservation Leadership - 2004 to 2022: -- 1,198 New Articles In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA -- 233 Stories: These Conservation Leaders Gave Us Cleaner Water, Land & Air In 2020! Posted: December 28, 2022] PA Environment Digest