Thousands of the nation’s largest water polluters are outside the E.P.A.’s reach because the Supreme Court has left uncertain which waterways are protected. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala - via New York Times (Most Emailed), NewsRack (Business), NewsRack (U.S.)
This article teases apart the manifold levels of bureaucracy and arcane regulations that created a dangerous loophole. Very informative.
Informative article about the impact of recent Supreme Court rulings that may prevent the E.P.A. from regulating the discharge of pollutants in many of the nation's waterways. This story is factual and provides good context on this important and underreported issue. I would have liked to see a couple more sources cited from the right, as well as more independent perspectives.
An important piece that not only explains how Supreme Court rulings now threatens the drinking water of 117 million Americans, but also looks at the political dynamics in a mature, thoughtful manner. Rather than parroting talking points from either side of the debate, it appropriately frames who the opposition is, and strategy they will take in fighting legislation to 'fix' the Clean Water Act.
“If you can get Glenn Beck to say that government storm troopers are going to invade your property, farmers in the Midwest will light up their congressmen’s ... More »
Almost all the organizations named are right wing corporate front groups. The corporatist nature of the bush supreme court, which enables corporate plunder of water resources, is scarcely mentioned. The full scope of pollution of our water supplies is barely touched upon. Still, this can provide a starting point for awareness of the problem.
This is a frightening look at the limits placed on the EPA by the Supreme Court in their role of protecting our nation's watersheds due to careless language in the original Clean Water Act.
Most sources are quoted, but some are not. The writer makes some general statements. Multiple sources are given and plenty of background information is given.
I think the Clean Water Act has to been amended. Due to the Supreme Court's ruling, the act has been rendered ineffective. The term "navigable waters" is the source of all the problems because the Supreme Court has set the precedent that waterways entirely within one state, creeks that sometimes go dry, and lakes unconnected to larger water systems are not navigable waters. Therefore, these waterways are out of the control of the act, even though pollution from these waterways can ... More »
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