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link to Unintended Consequences: Recycling practices leading to microplastic contamination

Unintended Consequences: Recycling practices leading to microplastic contamination

A new study reveals recycling processes may contribute to significant microplastic pollution, highlighting the urgent need for reduced plastic usage.

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link to Groundwater modeling prompts halt of new assured water supply certificates for Phoenix area subdivisions

Groundwater modeling prompts halt of new assured water supply certificates for Phoenix area subdivisions

Facing a major groundwater crisis, Arizona implements new policies to safeguard future water supplies, potentially reshaping development strategies.

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link to Regulatory burdens: Senator fights for affordable water in Wyoming’s rural areas

Regulatory burdens: Senator fights for affordable water in Wyoming’s rural areas

Senator Lummis defends Wyoming's rural water providers, highlighting their struggles with EPA regulations, rising costs due to the 'forever chemicals' PFAS, and Superfund law liabilities

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link to Utah County weathers over $10 million in flood damages

Utah County weathers over $10 million in flood damages

Utah leaders declare emergencies as flood risk rises post-drought. Utah County estimates $10 million in flood damages and braces for more potential flood impacts.

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Arizona sues alleged “forever chemicals” manufacturers

Arizona’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against companies accused of using ‘forever chemicals’ and has joined a coalition of 17 states asking the EPA to issue enforceable drinking water...

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link to Utah to confirm first-ever Great Salt Lake commissioner

Utah to confirm first-ever Great Salt Lake commissioner

The Senate confirmation hearing for Brian Steed, Utah's first-ever Great Salt Lake commissioner, will be held in June.

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  1. Deborah on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 13, 2025

    True.

  2. Helen Ck on California marks record-low Colorado River useNovember 10, 2025

    California has been making all the wrong choices about water for over a century. Eventually short sightedness demands we pstmy…

  3. Helen Ck on Western states see mixed drought trends amid early stormsNovember 10, 2025

    I think we need to prepare ourselves for massive global movements of populations as more people are forced to become…

  4. Deborah on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    This map is an excellent tool to start. I'm not sure how thorough it is but I've found quite a…

  5. Helen Ck on New national map opens water well data to the publicOctober 22, 2025

    We are a democracy. We share the land and its resources. The system works FOR us and we demand transparency.

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