Tag: Georgia
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How About That Water Quality? Ocean Acidification
Talking about water quality isn’t most people’s idea of the ideal ice breaker. In the Lowcountry (loosely defined as coastal South Carolina and Georgia), folks typically find common ground discussing the region’s warm weather, great food, vibrant culture and remarkable history. But water quality is quickly becoming the talk of the town as locals are…
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Texas-New Mexico water fight could be impacted by SCOTUS ruling
A U.S. Supreme Court decision on Wednesday in a water fight between Florida and Georgia could have implications for a similar legal battle between Texas and New Mexico over the Rio Grande water supply, legal experts said. Five years ago, Texas sued New Mexico, asserting that New Mexico is in violation of the Rio Grande…
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In Harvey’s wake, Congress advances legislation speeding Army Corps projects in Texas
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House cleared major water infrastructure legislation Wednesday night that includes provisions expediting U.S. Army Corps projects within declared disaster areas in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other states and territories hit by natural disasters. Houston area lawmakers praised the overwhelming 408-2 House vote, which sends the measure to the Senate. The…
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‘Sunny day flooding’ worsens at NC beaches — a sign sea rise is decades too soon
Living in cities threatened by sea-level rise could be like living near an active volcano, according to NOAA oceanographer William Sweet. Some parts of the Earth are seeing sea levels rise far beyond average, and it’s just a waiting game before some areas are inundated with sea water, studies show. The East Coast of the…
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Study: 170-billion-gallon water savings per year via water-efficient toilets
The "Saturation Study of Non-Efficient Water Closets in Key States" focused on Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia and Texas. 40 out of 50 states anticipate water shortages in the coming years, according to a Government Accountability Office survey. The AWE/PMI study demonstrates that current plumbing technology can make a tremendous water-saving impact. CHICAGO, IL — Water-efficient…
