As Drought Grips American West, Irrigation Becomes Selling Point for Michigan

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Michigan farmers irrigate with 187 billion gallons of groundwater a year. Is the state prepared for more?

Federal Water Tap, September 27: New Projections Show High Risks for Colorado River Reservoirs

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The Rundown The Bureau of Reclamation releases five-year…

The Stream, September 24, 2021: Low Water Levels In Montana Affect Farms, Recreation, Wildlife

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN In the American West, low water levels…

The Stream, September 23, 2021: New York City Risks Running Out of Water By 2050

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Water stress in major American counties,…

In Climate Talks, Plans to Keep Planet from Overheating Should Not Ignore Water

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Carbon-reduction plans, if not well designed, can worsen water scarcity and pollution.

The Stream, September 22, 2021: Water in the Largest U.S. Freshwater Aquifer Is Depleting Faster Than Ever Before

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN If passed, a major infrastructure package…

Toxin Levels Spike, Prompting Drinking Water Emergency in Northern California

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Cyanotoxins in the state’s second-largest freshwater lake soared this month amid a hot, dry summer.

The Stream, September 21, 2021: National Pledges to Cut Carbon Emissions Are Too Timid, UN Says

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN UN report reveals national carbon-reduction…

Federal Water Tap, September 20: House Committee Approves $30 Billion to Remove Lead Drinking Water Pipes

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The Rundown House Democratic leaders propose $30 billion…

The Town that Flood-Proofed Itself

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Ottawa, Illinois learned how to keep its residents out of harms way. But on the river’s edge, safety has often required sacrifice.