Tougher drought rules unveiled
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Science & environment: Â· Patios and pools targeted to fix unfair anomaliesÂ· Water companies to be given increased powers
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AUSTIN -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality released a draft report today that makes several recommendations aimed at improving the agency&#39;s ability to enforce environmental laws.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is close to issuing new guidelines making it easier for sewage authorities to dump partially treated wastewater during heavy rainfalls, according to documents obtained by The Washington Post.
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By Andy Mead, The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky.  Jun. 26--Don't let those little rain showers here and there fool you -- much of Kentucky is slipping deeper into drought.
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China can expect more droughts, floods and other extreme weather as it struggles to balance rapid development with environmental concerns, a report on climate change released on Tuesday said.
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By The Lexington Herald-Leader, Ky.  Jun. 12--There were thunderstorms across the Bluegrass and Eastern Kentucky last week, but not enough to significantly move the readings of the Palmer Drought Severity Index.
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By Andy Reid, South Florida Sun-Sentinel  Feb. 18--Lingering drought conditions could lead to more water restrictions for western growers already worried about losing crops.
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WASHINGTON - The US West, already suffering from a long drought, could be in for worse if past patterns hold up, experts said in the latest issue of the journal Science.
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Some believe that simpler rules may be more effective than computer models when it comes to protecting the environment.
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By Jim Sparks, Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.  Jun. 17--Substantial rain in recent weeks eased drought conditions throughout much of central and Northwest North Carolina.
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By Mike Keller, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss.  Feb. 13--A revised federal plan to speed home and institutional building in coastal wetlands has been released for public review and comments.   The U.S.
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While the south-east of Australia has gone through years of drought, new research shows the rest of the country including the centre, is getting wetter.
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The Army Corps of Engineers sidestepped the governor's demand to stop draining reservoirs Wednesday, setting up a legal showdown between the federal government and state officials who blame the policy for intensifying a record drought.
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A 'Right to Dry' movement is growing, with some states introducing legislation to override clothesline bans.
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By Max B. Baker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Mar. 12--David Wasson works hard to make sure he provides enough water to his Benbrook customers.   But he wants to pipe it into their homes, not send it by way of a flood.
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FLAGSTAFF, Arizona  - Like many towns in this part of the arid U.S. Southwest, Flagstaff faces a never-ending challenge in its search for water, and it is getting harder.
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By Tony Davis, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson  Sep. 22--A new city water-conservation proposal would hit apartment-building owners and renters much harder than single-family homeowners.