2023 Supreme Court decision removed federal protections for about half of US's wetlands and streams, leaving 96% of New Mexico's rivers vulnerable to pollution.
2023 Supreme Court decision removed federal protections for about half of the US's wetlands and 4 million miles of streams, impacting New Mexico's rivers, where 96% are now vulnerable to pollution. The decision particularly affects arid regions in the Southwest, with potential downstream impacts in other states. The report, "America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2024," highlights ecological threats like algal blooms, climate change, and water scarcity that have grown more severe due to the court's decision.
April 16, 2024
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