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link to Artificial turf: It’s a damned if you do, damned if you don’t story

Artificial turf: It’s a damned if you do, damned if you don’t story

A California city bans artificial turf installation to avoid harmful chemicals, encouraging eco-friendly landscaping instead, hinting at broader regulatory trends.

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Water treatment projects in California and Colorado get boost

Federal program funds innovative water treatment projects in California and Colorado, advancing technology and community access to clean water.

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Mapping out America’s “forever chemicals” in community water systems

Elevated levels of "forever chemicals" (PFAS) have been found in water delivered to millions of Americans. A new map by SimpleLab reveals the affected areas.

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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 Arizona sues alleged “forever chemicals” manufacturers

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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EPA announces proposal to regulate “forever chemicals”

The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for PFAS -- commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."

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  1. Helen c on New Mexico bill presses rules on oilfield wastewaterFebruary 6, 2026

    One likes to hope the time will come, (soon), when these destructive corporations finally reap what they have sown.

  2. Helen c on Alongside new groundwater rules, Arizona presses Fondomonte suitFebruary 6, 2026

    I imagine we're going to see far more litigation as tech industry's excessive demands for water push up against the…

  3. Helen c on How the Green River cut through the Uinta MountainsFebruary 6, 2026

    Very interesting, Deborah. It makes you think twice about the hubris of humans over time attempting to re-engineer the earth…

  4. Deborah on Gold mining prompts legal challenge over rare Nevada speciesJanuary 25, 2026

    Ha! Good question. They want the opportunity to investigate the population of these species.

  5. Deborah on Utah faces worrisome drought conditionsJanuary 25, 2026

    It will be a dire situation, Callie. They've been looking at different options.

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