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Brittany Patterson, E&E News reporter
U.S. EPA announced $4 million in grants yesterday for research on the impacts of drought and the perils it fosters, like wildfire and runoff from flooding. It comes as climate change exacerbates the frequency and severity of drought across the United States.
The Supreme Court this morning agreed to hear a case involving whether the Clean Water Act covers pollution that moves through groundwater before reaching a federal waterway. Its outcome could clarify or narrow EPA's historical interpretation of the types of pollution discharges covered by the law.
By Ellen M. Gilmer in Greenwire
Royal Dutch Shell PLC gave fresh signals that it intends to be a purveyor of low-carbon electricity. It bought a battery company and will partner with Google to test an exotic wind generator.
By David Ferris in Energywire
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The Supreme Court this morning agreed to hear a case involving whether the Clean Water Act covers pollution that moves through groundwater before reaching a federal waterway. Its outcome could clarify or narrow EPA's historical interpretation of the types of pollution discharges covered by the law.
By Ellen M. Gilmer in Greenwire
Royal Dutch Shell PLC gave fresh signals that it intends to be a purveyor of low-carbon electricity. It bought a battery company and will partner with Google to test an exotic wind generator.
By David Ferris in Energywire