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"This Antarctic Octopus Has a Warning About Rising Sea Levels" [1]

"Scientists have long wondered whether the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is a ticking time bomb in terms of sea level rise. New evidence from the DNA of a small octopus that lives in the Southern Ocean suggests that the ice sheet is indeed at risk of collapsing, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Science."

Biodiversity [2]
Climate Change [3]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
International [6]
Antarctica & Arctic [7]
Source: NYTimes [8], 12/22/2023
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"After a Decade of Planning, New York City Is Raising Its Shoreline" [9]

"Inspired by the Dutch model of living with water, New York’s coastal defenses are on the rise. The city — like others around the country — is combining infrastructure like floodwalls with nature-based features, as it moves ahead with the largest resiliency project in the U.S."

Climate Change [3]
Disasters [10]
Infrastructure [11]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [12]
Source: YaleE360 [13], 12/21/2023
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‘Not Conducive To Our Survival’: Pacific Islands Respond To Cop28 Deal [14]

"The agreement was hailed as a win for climate action, but Pacific campaigners say it is too little too late in a rapidly warming world".

Climate Change [3]
Disasters [10]
Environmental Justice [15]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
International [6]
Source: Guardian [16], 12/21/2023
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"US Gulf of Mexico Oil Auction Is Largest Since 2015" [17]

"A Biden administration auction of Gulf of Mexico drilling rights raised $382 million on Wednesday as oil companies claimed offshore acreage for what is set to be the last time until 2025."

Climate Change [3]
Energy & Fuel [18]
Laws & Regulations [19]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: Reuters [21], 12/21/2023
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Calif. OKs New Rules For Turning Wastewater Directly Into Drinking Water [22]

"When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places: An ice skating rink near Disneyland, ski slopes around Lake Tahoe, farmland in the Central Valley. And — coming soon — kitchen faucets."

Climate Change [3]
Infrastructure [11]
Laws & Regulations [19]
Natural Resources [23]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
California [24]
Source: AP [25], 12/20/2023
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"The Private Equity Firm Tapping America’s Spring Water" [26]

"BlueTriton Brands owns Poland Spring, Arrowhead and other bottled water brands. As it tries to grow, experts worry sensitive springs, creeks and groundwater supplies from Florida to California are paying the price."

Economy & Business [27]
Natural Resources [23]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: Bloomberg Green [28], 12/20/2023
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Biden Scaled-Back Proposal For Atlantic Offshore Wind Prompts Criticism [29]

"Environmental advocates and industry groups pointed out that any reduction in leasing area would make clean energy and emissions reduction targets more difficult to achieve."

Climate Change [3]
Energy & Fuel [18]
Laws & Regulations [19]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
National (U.S.) [20]
Source: Inside Climate News [30], 12/20/2023
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Calif. Prepares To Transform Sewage Into Pure Drinking Water Under New Rules [31]

"California is set to adopt regulations that will allow for sewage to be extensively treated, transformed into pure drinking water and delivered directly to people’s taps."

Laws & Regulations [19]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
California [24]
Source: LA Times [32], 12/19/2023
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1,000s of Texas Drilling Wastewater Spills Threaten Land, Water, Animals [33]

"From the Texon Scar to the Sabine River, produced water spills have impacted soil, contaminated water resources and killed wildlife. But the Railroad Commission of Texas has resisted new regulations."

Energy & Fuel [18]
Pollution [34]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
Southwest (AZ NM OK TX) [35]
Source: Inside Climate News [36], 12/19/2023
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"Snakes, Spores and Sewage: Life in the Neighborhood Called ‘the Hole’" [37]

"The small neighborhood on the border of Brooklyn and Queens has a colorful history but an uncertain future because of climate change."

Climate Change [3]
Disasters [10]
Environmental Health [38]
Infrastructure [11]
Natural Resources [23]
People & Population [39]
Planning & Growth [40]
Water & Oceans [4]
Public [5]
Northeast (CT MA ME NH NJ NY RI VT) [12]
Source: NYTimes [41], 12/18/2023
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