Lake Managua only in 2009 that a modern wastewater treatment plant (built and operated by the British company Biwater) was opened in Managua, but even it treats only 40% of the city's wastewater. The lake today has no stable outlet, with only occasional floods to Lake Nicaragua through the Tipitapa River. Pollutants are thus concentrated. Despite the pollution, some of the people of Managua still live along the lake's shores and eat the fish. In 2007 the "malecón" area was dredged and the sediment hauled off on barges. A strong odor which permeated the area from the sediment disappeared. A stone rip-rap
American Council for Capital Formation "The RFS has plagued the country for years by jacking up food and fuel costs. What’s more, it’s outdated and offers zero environmental benefits. Congress should nix this standard before it wreaks more havoc on the country." In 2018, Banks spoke in support of the Paris climate agreement, calling it "a good Republican agreement". The council is funded by contributions from foundations, corporations, trade associations, and individuals. But declines to be more specific. American Council for Capital Formation The American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) is an American think tank founded in 1975 by Charls Walker. It is located on