Tag: Water environment
Need for disputed pipeline argued in Minnesota appeals court
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday heard arguments over Enbridge Energy's Line 3 replacement project in northern Minnesota, which opponents are...
High court won’t hear fishermen case against ocean monument
PORTLAND, Maine — The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that it will not consider a fishing group's attempt to challenge the creation of a...
Pope decries lack of access to drinking water for many
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday urged more efforts to ensure all people have access to drinking water.
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Nevada town sues for rights to water leaking from US canal
FERNLEY, Nev. — A Nevada town founded a century ago by pioneers lured to the West by the promise of free land and cheap...
Boil advisory lifted for all of Jackson, one month later
JACKSON, Miss. — After 30 days of boiling their water to get rid of contaminants and sometimes no water at all, Jackson residents are...
Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US
With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope for relief, especially in the West...
Mini parade of rescued young sea turtles released into Gulf
GRAND ISLE, La. — A small parade of rescued young sea turtles has headed into the Gulf of Mexico from Louisiana — a bright...
Scientists: Climate-whipped winds pose Great Lakes hazards
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Powerful gusts linked to global warming are damaging water quality and creating a hazard for fish in Lake Erie and...
Scientists: Climate-whipped winds pose Great Lakes hazards
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Powerful gusts linked to global warming are damaging water quality and creating a hazard for fish in Lake Erie and...
Snow, rainfall refills Indiana lake after 2020 drought
MONTICELLO, Ind. — A popular northern Indiana lake that shrank dramatically last year due to a drought and water releases required to protect rare...