White House Report: US to Face Floods, Droughts and Competition for Water

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The White House issued last Tuesday an assessment of how global warming will unfold across the United States in the next century.

Mumbai Prays for Rain

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mumbia Citizens in Mumbai, India, are battling both blazing heat and a water shortage, as the city taps deep into its reserves to meet its daily water requirements.

Water and Food Shortages Hit Western China

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ningxia_hui The cisterns of western China are empty, as prolonged drought brings the people of the the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region to their knees.

Argentine Glacier Outgrows Climate Change

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Under the strong Patagonian sun, a glacier is glowing with health despite the effects of global warming.

US and Canada Revisit Key Water Quality Pact

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The United States and Canada decided to update a key agreement that protects the Great Lakes from invasive species

South Korea’s ‘Green New Deal’ — A Focus on Water

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With the prospect of impending water shortages hot on South Korea’s heels, Seoul is reaching into its pocketbook for better water infrastructure.

Peter Gleick: Zero or All? What’s Really Happening in the Central Valley?

centralvalley Here is a short post, with two Water Numbers, and a request for real information if readers have it.

New Technology Gives Thirsty Plants a Voice

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sensor As many around the world anticipate the release of a new iPhone, plants in need of water are getting their own fancy gadget to “communicate” with their growers.

FRAC Act—Congress Introduces Twin Bills to Control Drilling and Protect Drinking Water

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By Abrahm Lustgarten ProPublica In a widely expected move…

Energy Industry Sways Congress With Misleading Data

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By Abrahm Lustgarten ProPublica The two key arguments that…

More Water for Fish, NOAA Declares

In an 800-page report, federal officials issued a dire prediction for California’s salmon -- they’re just about out of water. The only solution: cut water usage in the Central Valley.

Fire Hot, Sky Blue, Australia’s Dire Drought Tests Journalists

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A Struggle to Tell a Story Everyone Seems to Know