clean water act
Here's Who's Pissed at Obama's Latest Environmental Protections
The Obama Administration says its expansion of the Clean Water Act protects steams that over 100 million Americans rely on for drinking water and lacked clear protections.
Wisconsin Tribes and Environmentalists Put a Halt to a $1.5 Billion Iron Ore Mine Project
The company spearheading the project has closed its offices but the big-money behind it remains entrenched in Wisconsin — and beyond.
US Supreme Court Rejects BP Request for Review of Gulf of Mexico Spill Settlement
The oil major agreed to an estimated $8 billion settlement in 2012 but has since said companies with no apparent connection to the spill were being awarded payments.
Cranberry Bogs Are Serving Up Environmental Destruction
Cranberries embody the very wholesomeness and joy of a holiday spent among family and friends. But the reality of this little red fruit is more insidious.
Pesticides Still Flow Throughout Our Water Supplies, But at Safer Levels
Wide-reaching and long-term monitoring efforts find safer pesticide levels everywhere except urban streams.
Massive, Destructive Algal Blooms May Be Lake Erie's New Normal
Blame climate change, agriculture, and inability to learn lessons.