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A decade after the Refugio Beach oil spill, a Texas company has restarted the same corroded pipeline — without full state approval. Santa Barbara residents are sounding the alarm, but California’s regulatory system is cracking under pressure from Big Oil. Read the story at www.circleofblue.org
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The Great Lakes are entering a new energy era — and water is on the line. Our new Shockwave series explores what this energy boom means for the future of the lakes. buff.ly/3GJ34qk #GreatLakes #WaterAndEnergy #DataCenters #EnergyTransition #Freshwater #ClimatePolicy #WaterProtection #PowerDemand
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The Year in Water 2025 is here. This report chronicles the critical stories of how people, policy, and climate intersect with this most essential resource. Dive in to understand the water challenges and solutions that will define the years ahead. Visit www.circleofblue.org
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