From the Editor
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Government Sues Norfolk Southern, Seeks Facilities To Treat Derailment Wastewater
4/11/2023
Following a detrimental train derailment in Ohio earlier this year, and subsequent drinking water contamination and toxic wastewater disposal issues, the government is now suing the responsible corporation.
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From Drought To Deluge: Gauging The Impact Of Western Rains
4/10/2023
For a number of years now, we have heard of dwindling water supplies in the western part of the U.S., but 2023 brought "atmospheric rivers" that (literally) flooded the Golden State and filled 12 of its 17 major reservoirs above their historical averages for the start of spring. It's a double-edged sword when such extreme weather arises, and obviously important to learn from the experience to better prepare for future events and plan for both resiliency and sustainability.
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Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Case Payout Could Top $21 Billion
4/4/2023
Following Congressional approval of a bill to compensate veterans sickened by drinking water contamination at North Carolina’s Marine base Camp Lejeune, victims are now preparing to seek one of the largest legal settlements in U.S. history.
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As Prolonged Drought Reaches Europe, Systems Search For Solutions
4/4/2023
Ongoing water scarcity embodied by growing issues in the American West is quickly becoming a global problem, with Europe now preparing for the worst.
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Former Official Claims Oldsmar Drinking Water Hack Was Really Operator Error
3/29/2023
According to a local official with direct knowledge, an alarming drinking water contamination event thought to be the result of cyberattack was actually just an operations flub.
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Judge Orders Michigan To Pay $600 Million To Victims Of Flint Water Contamination
3/28/2023
More than seven years since a public health emergency was declared following revelations of lead contamination in the drinking water in Flint, Michigan, victims have been granted a historic legal victory.
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Thoughts And Themes From The UN Water Conference
3/27/2023
The UN 2023 Water Conference, one of the most significant water events of this or any year, was held March 22-24 at UN Headquarters in New York, co-hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Tajikistan, with online attendance from around the world pushing attendance to 10,000. During the conference, more than 700 commitments to “driving transformation from a global water crisis to a water-secure world” were made as part of the Water Action Agenda — what the UN called its “key outcome.”
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Following Local Criticism, Mississippi Lawmakers Abandon State-Operated Water System Plans For Jackson
3/23/2023
The latest development in the saga of Jackson, Mississippi’s drinking water system has seen public officials retract their proposed solution following significant public backlash.
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A Call To 'Water Action'
3/22/2023
Thomas Schumann is the founder of Thomas Schumann Capital. He is a sustainability pioneer and expert for water security investment and financial products, and a recent speaker at the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York from March 22nd (World Water Day) to the 24th.
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5,000-Mile-Wide Seaweed Bloom Approaching Florida, Threatening Water Quality
3/21/2023
A downright monstrous source water growth is making its way toward the Florida coast, serving as an unmissable reminder of how climate change is impacting our environment.