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Federal Water Tap, February 17: House Republicans Move to Overturn Rules on Lead in Drinking Water

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The Rundown EPA moves to weaken water-efficiency standards for appliances and faucets. Army Corps research center wants to investigate the use of insects to control a water-guzzling grass in southern California. Federal judge orders Trumps foreign aid freeze unfrozen. Senate Democrats call attention to harm from federal funding suspension. Water bills in Congress would reauthorize Colorado River conservation and Great Lakes restoration programs, shield water utilities from PFAS liability , and o

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Pompeii’s streets show how the city adapted to Roman rule

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Pompeii only came under Roman control around 160 years before its destruction and its traffic-worn streets show how the locals adjusted their business operations

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February 17 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people. -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [Its Not A Suggestion] Click Here >> February 17 Weekly PA Env

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