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The 12 states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. MSNBC  
MSNBC  

Energy boom

U.S. to open Western lands for geothermal projects

The Interior Department plans to make available 190 million acres of federal land in a dozen Western states — including 14 leasing areas in California — for development of geothermal energy projects — a move that could produce enough clean electricity for 5 million homes. (Associated Press)
Quagga mussels reproduce so fast that they grow on top of each other and can clog water pipes and pumps. NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM  
P-E  

Lethal weapon

Microbe tested as nontoxic answer to mussel problem

Nearly two decades of research has turned up what could be the first nontoxic treatment for the menacing quagga mussel. The discovery could save some of the billions of dollars being spent to chemically treat waters infected with the mussels, and alleviate concerns about exposure to cancer-causing substances produced in the treatments, water experts said. (Riverside Press-Enterprise)
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• Experts await treatment, study zebra mussels for prevention

Chico attorney Ron Reed with his 13-year-old granddaughter and helper Kelsey at one of the finished pumps. All 40 pumps will provide fresh water continually. LAURA MALE for the Chico News & Review  
News & Review  

'Father Water'

Chico lawyer brings clean water to Tanzanian villages

About four years ago, Chico resident Ron Reed was in southern Tanzania, helping to build a school library, when he learned of another, more serious need in the villages. Now, he's funding 40 water wells. (Chico News & Review)

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