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Another reason to be concerned about fracking?

Posted Mon, 2013/06/03 - 9:24am by RCAP

Reuters reports in a May 23 article that German beer makers are concerned about their water quality if fracking in that country is allowed.

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The Guardian (UK): Global majority faces water shortages 'within two generations'

Posted Mon, 2013/06/03 - 9:17am by RCAP

An article in London's The Guardian reports on a warning by hundreds of scientists last week that a majority of the world's population, including in developed countries like the United States, is reaching a tipping point where easy access to fresh, clean water will no longer be easily available. They cite climate change, pollution and over-use of resources.

Webinar on EPA's Community-Based Water Resiliency program

Posted Fri, 2013/05/24 - 10:22am by RCAP

Plan to attend a free webinar hosted by EPA’s Community-Based Water Resiliency (CBWR) program. You will learn how the tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utilities, as well as the communities they serve, to prepare for a water-service interruption regardless of the cause of interruption.