DC Water and Maryland held community forums to address residents' concerns about the Jan. 19 Potomac Interceptor collapse and wastewater overflow, and to provide updates on the rehabilitation and restoration plans for the affected area.

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Local and federal agencies are working together to repair and mitigate the overflow caused by the Potomac Interceptor collapse, with the goal of restoring full functionality and cleaning up the overflow by mid-March.

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The African Union is working to address the lack of access to safe water and sanitation in Africa, through the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy framework, the Continental Africa Water Investment Program, and the Africa Water and Sanitation Sector Monitoring Report.

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Winter Storm Hernando brought heavy snow and powerful wind gusts to the mid-Atlantic, causing flight cancellations, rail service disruptions, and power outages for tens of thousands.

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DC Water is working to contain the overflow of 200,000 million gallons of wastewater into the Potomac River caused by the Jan. 19 collapse of the Potomac Interceptor, while residents and advocates are pushing for increased transparency and investment in infrastructure to prevent future incidents.

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A proposed merger between two major rail carriers could reduce truck traffic, improve air quality, and lower transportation costs for families, while also benefiting workers and local economies.

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The winter sports community is planning to present a letter to the FIS and IOC on Feb. 4 expressing concerns over the risks that a warming planet poses to the longevity of winter sports due to excessive greenhouse gas emissions, and condemning professional skiing and snowboarding for promoting fossil fuel corporations.

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The Greenhouse Gas Emission Study Act was introduced by D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George to fund a $200,000 study examining the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, with the goal of holding polluters accountable and helping the city adapt to a changing environment.

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On MLK Day, volunteers in Washington, D.C., honored the late civil rights leader by cleaning up the street named after him, while also promoting environmentalism and honoring his legacy of fighting for labor rights, racial justice, and environmental health.

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Prince George's County leaders and advocates are urging lawmakers and developers to prioritize the needs of the community and the environment when considering the construction of data centers in the area, as more proposals appear in Maryland.

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