 Water everywhere - but not a drop to drink
(AG Weekly: Mon, 21 Apr) Population growth in Idaho and the West continues at an unprecedented rate and is placing additional demand on an already limited resource n water. Water is the lifeblood of the West because it is used to provide recreation, power, irrigation and waterways.
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 Population growth slows for first time in 40 years
(11:09 a.m.: Thu, 17 Apr) MANILA -- Population growth in the Philippines, considered one of the highest in the world with a baby born every three minutes, has slowed down for the first time since the 1960s, official data showed Thursday.
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 Are we out-growing our natural resources?
(The Vanguard: Mon, 21 Apr) Our species is currently faced with an obvious and ever-growing problem - a dire case of overpopulation! It is the root cause behind a suffering environment, a failing economy, and the increasing miseries of humanity.
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 USGS to Host Congressional Briefing on Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities
(USGS: Fri, 18 Apr) U.S. coastal communities, environments, and economies are especially vulnerable to sea-level rise and other climate change impacts. At the same time, they face continuing challenges from population growth, coastal erosion and storms, and habitat loss. Coastal zone managers and policy-makers require sound information and science-based tools to prepare for and respond to changing coastal ...
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 News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska
(Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman: Sun, 20 Apr) MAT-SU — An ordinance that would limit gravel pit operators’ ability to dig below the water table in the Mat-Su Borough has some in the construction industry crying foul and arguing for more time.
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 Utility poles spark complaints
(Temple Daily Telegram: Sun, 20 Apr) For some residents living in the area of Hemlock Boulevard in south Temple, the transmission lines running along the utility right of way there have been an eyesore for years. But the metal pole replacements being installed are worse.
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 Police chief firm on migrant claims
(Liverpool Echo: Wed, 16 Apr) A chief constable who highlighted the policing problems caused by immigration from eastern Europe is standing by her remarks. Julie Spence, head of Cambridgeshire Police, said immigrants were not responsible for a "crimewave" but recent population growth had given police "significant challenges".
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 Great Pennsylvania Cleanup
(WNEP 16 Pennsylvania: Fri, 18 Apr) PennDOT is looking for volunteers to help clean up roadways, river banks and commuities as part of the Great Pennsylvania Cleanup.
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