New wetlands permits draw criticisms

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The US Army Corps of Engineers revised draft of six new wetlands permit drew criticisms from both environmental groups and developers, citing the permit procedures potential for further wetlands degradation and destruction. The new permit process was designed to comply with the Clean Water Act and essentially replaces the Nationwide Permit 26. But the revised permit expands the geographic range by including all nontidal wetlands and adds a number of bureaucratic steps that has the potential of being exploited by developers in the utilization of wetlands.

Ecological Sciences, Environmental aspects, Environmental sciences, Wetland conservation, United States. Army. Corps of Engineers, Land reclamation, Reclamation of land

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Genomics technology revolutionizes environmental monitoring

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The genomics technology program launched by Environment Canada, Canada's environmental agency, is yielding new information on how to better monitor environmental pollutants and conserve wildlife.

Science & research, Genetic Engineering, Research, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Canada. Environment Canada

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Canada's water supply vulnerable to export pressures

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Several provinces from Canada failed to endorse a voluntary accord endorsed by several environmentalists regarding a ban on water export.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Restraint of Trade, Brief Article, International trade, Water, Nontariff trade barriers

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