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November 21, 2008 7:08:36 PM CST


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Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Water

Sunbelt lusts for Great Lakes' water,
but eight states vow to keep it

(Newser) - You'd think the warm weather and easy living would make the West and South leave Frostbelters alone. But no, they want what that frost is made from: water. As drought and development strain limited local water resources, the Sunbelt wants to tap some of the billions of gallons of Great Lakes aqua—and eight Great Lakes states are teaming up with two Canadian provinces to stop them. More »

More about:  California Texas Chicago New York Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Midwest water New Mexico natural resources Southeast West Lake Michigan Lake Superior Lake Ontario Lake Erie

(Newser) - Water levels in Lake Superior are down a whole foot this year, and scientists say man is to blame. The world's largest body of fresh water by surface area has suffered an on-and-off drought for four years, but levels may reach an all-time low this summer. Climate change is partially responsible, but one environmental group points to another culprit: the constant dredging of the St. Clair River for navigation. More »

More about:  climate change environment water lake erosion Great Lakes Lake Superior fresh water

Polluted
Fish Swamp Great Lakes

Industrial chemicals raise contaminant levels into range unsafe for eating

(Newser) - Industrial chemicals contaminate many species of fish that populate the Great Lakes, making them too hazardous for safe human consumption, says a Canadian conservation group. "The lakes continue to be polluted to such an extent that human health is threatened," says a report released yesterday that lists industrial pollutants such as dioxins, PCBs, and methyl mercury among the contaminants. More »

More about:  environment Canada environmentalism pollution fish salmon Great Lakes Lake Superior Lake Ontario PCBs methyl mercury Huron pollutants trout

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