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CT has a problem with water. It's more than climate change

The average age of Connecticut culverts is 62 years, and the average age of drainage networks is 59 years.
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Inside the greening of American health care.
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How sea level rise is posing a looming threat to San Leandro's underground infrastructure

San Leandro is fighting an uphill battle as climate change leads to sea level rise. Sustainability manager Hoi-Fei Mok amplifies community voices and dreams of nature-based solutions amid emerging challenges.
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EPA permit rule raises climate legal questions

An EPA proposal that gives states and tribes more latitude to review contentious Clean Water Act permits is unlikely to emerge as a regulatory cudgel for local regulators to thwart fossil fuel projects or tie permits to climate change.

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Backed-up pipes, stinky yards: Climate change is wrecking septic tanks

As climate change intensifies, septic failures are emerging as a vexing issue for local governments.

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NY community struggles to replace its lead water pipes

The president's infrastructure plan includes $45 billion to remove more than 6 million lead-pipe service lines across the country.
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