Infographic: NASA Satellites Reveal Global Groundwater Depletion
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The world's largest aquifers are under stress, according to a decade of data from the GRACE satellites.
Groundwater Depletion Stresses Majority of World’s Largest Aquifers
Scientists do not know how much groundwater is left.
California Oil Industry’s Wastewater Saga Adds New Twist
A lawsuit, an official's resignation, and failed legislative proposals marked the beginning of June.
California Court, Despite Drought, Questions Popular Water Pricing Tool
Increasing block rates garner closer attention.
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Colorado River Basin Conservation Agreements Take Shape
States look to delay mandatory water restrictions and preserve…
Groundwater Data Bill Passes California Senate
Lawmakers seek to make public a trove of groundwater data.
Biggest Lakes in the World Under Pressure From Human and Environmental Threats
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Infographic: Wastewater in California’s Oil Fields
The oil industry's relationship to water is governed by a surprising ratio.
Amid California Drought, Oil Industry Wastewater Attracts New Scrutiny
State and federal authorities move to tame use of aquifers as…
California Drought Effect on Food Prices – Not Much
Groundwater, food imports, low fuel prices, and a strong American dollar have more influence on prices than drought.
Infographic: California Urban Water Conservation Standards
Cities must cut water use by 25 percent in 2015.
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California Farms Use How Much Water? Nobody Really Knows
No comprehensive data exist on agricultural water consumption.