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On AlterNet: great lakes

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "great lakes"

Will Bottled Water Companies Suck the Great Lakes Dry?

Will Bottled Water Companies Suck the Great Lakes Dry?

Dave Dempsey, AlterNet. July 6, 2009.
A loophole in a recent interstate compact leaves the door open for bottled water companies to take what they wish.

Great Lakes In Peril: Why 40 Million People's Drinking Water Is Threatened

Great Lakes In Peril: Why 40 Million People's Drinking Water Is Threatened

George Tombs, Christian Science Monitor. December 11, 2008.
Invasive species, declining water levels, uncertain quality of drinking water, and pressures to divert water threaten the lakes.

Are McCain and Obama Sincere in Protecting Our Greatest Source of Drinking Water?

Are McCain and Obama Sincere in Protecting Our Greatest Source of Drinking Water?

Dave Dempsey, AlterNet. October 1, 2008.
Past politicians have sough to protect our most important source of water. So far, their words have been empty promises.

Will Thirsty States Get Great Lakes Water?

Will Thirsty States Get Great Lakes Water?

Dave Dempsey, AlterNet. August 26, 2008.
A new compact protecting the Great Lakes is set to pass Congress, but there are a few green critics with serious concerns.

Great Lakes Endangered by Invasive Species

Great Lakes Endangered by Invasive Species

Kari Lydersen, In These Times. March 12, 2008.
We know what the problem is and we know what the solution is, so why isn't anyone doing anything about it?