About a third say this about air and water pollution.

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In 1972 the Clean Water Act further broadened the law, as Congress became concerned about pollution and water quality, spurred by high-profile incidents such as the Cuyahoga River catching fire in 1969.

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Total, more than 200 different natural resource exploitation projects are currently being targeted by protesters, who complain about environmental damage and water pollution.

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The Foundation is also installing a Water Pavilion in the heart of the Race Village in Brest, in order to draw the attention of the general public and educate future generations about water preservation and ocean pollution, highlighting the role of UNESCO both with respect to the ocean and freshwater.

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"Scottish Water, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and the local authorities already work closely with Keep Scotland Beautiful to ensure that the information provided to the public about water quality and short-term pollution incidents is accurate and up-to-date at the beaches, " he said.

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Moreover, the government is getting serious about pollution and is shutting down or pressuring high-polluting and high-water-usage industries.

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Schoeffler owns a Cadillac dealership, but is worried about pollution, and about dredging and erosion that's turned native marsh into open water.

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About 1 billion people are still without access to a decent water supply, while others suffer from flooding, pollution and poor sanitation.

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