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High Cost of Water Hits Home

Circle of Blue

High Cost of Water Hits Home Rising rates hurt the state’s poorest residents. water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – May 10, 2022. Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S.,

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What 115°F in California’s Central Valley Feels Like

Union of Concerned Scientists

F at 5:15 pm, and it was above 100°F from 10:45 am to past 9:00 pm; that’s over 10 hours with temperatures above 100°F. Observed temperatures at Merced Regional Airport Weather Station during September 4-6, 2022. Still, it’s going to be hard to fall asleep in this heat even when you are tired from the workday.

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PA Parks & Forests Foundation Blog: What Is A Riparian Forest Buffer And Why Should You Care?

PA Environment Daily

But what is a riparian forest buffer, and why are we working so hard to get more of them on the landscape in PA? can often bring about more questions. People often wonder why a stream needs to be buffered or protected. It is expensive to treat contaminated drinking water in order to make it safe again. And that’s it!

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Michigan’s ‘Very Big Opportunity’ in Infrastructure Windfall

Circle of Blue

water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. From shrinking cities and small towns to the comparatively thriving suburbs, the true cost of water has been deferred for decades. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – May 11, 2022.

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Senate Environmental Committee To Hold 2nd Joint Hearing With Ohio Legislature On Electric Grid Reliability Feb. 1; Will It Address Natural Gas Infrastructure Vulnerabilities?

PA Environment Daily

The Public Utility Commission reported on November 29 some natural gas supply charges by Pennsylvania utilities are coming down after the price spikes caused by changes in the international price for natural gas in 2021 and 2022. On December 10, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a $1.25 to an increase of 149%.

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Some Michigan Water Systems Are Overbuilt, Underfunded. Are Mergers The Answer?

Circle of Blue

Some Michigan Water Systems Are Overbuilt, Underfunded. Customers get cheaper, cleaner water when communities share the cost of infrastructure. water systems are aging. water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink.

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Acts of Pessimistic Hope for the Anthropocene

HumanNature

Guest Post by Mary Witlacil , 2022-2023 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. 7] While despair, pessimism, and grief are often associated with political apathy, [8] pessimistic hope can inspire bold activism and provide an outlet for grief. It does not directly supply water to any Colorado River users.

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