“Fighting for Inches” in the Southeast’s Struggle With Salt

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Can coastal agriculture withstand rising seas, migrating marshlands, and frequent storms?

Federal Water Tap, August 22: Reclamation Report Sets Deeper Colorado River Cuts

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The Rundown Colorado River reservoirs are projected to continue…

A Uranium Ghost Town in the Making

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Time and again, mining company Homestake and government agencies promised to clean up waste from decades of uranium processing. It didn’t happen. Now they’re trying a new tactic: buying out homeowners to avoid finishing the job.

The Stream, August 17, 2022: Drought May Worsen Across England, Bringing More Water Restrictions

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Drought could worsen in parts of England this winter if rain fails to fall.

Colorado River States Face Deeper Water Cuts – With More on the Way

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Without additional cuts, federal forecast projects Lake Mead to continue its decline in next two years.
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Dry: A Weekly Western Drought Digest — August 16, 2022

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The House passes the Inflation Reduction Act, which allocates $4 billion to the Bureau of Reclamation.

What’s Up With Water — August 16, 2022

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This week's episode of What's Up With Water covers extreme heat and drought across Europe. Plus, Circle of Blue reports on the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in some of the poorest counties in the United States.

HotSpots H2O: In Northern Mexico, Harsh Drought Compounds Water Inequality

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Poor residents in Monterrey are buying bottled water from companies that extract groundwater from beneath their feet.

Federal Water Tap, August 15: House Passes Inflation Reduction Act

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The Rundown The House version of the historic bill retains…

Speaking of Water: Climatologist Curtis Riganti Discusses the US Drought Monitor

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Curtis Riganti, climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center, speaks with Delaney Nelson, Circle of Blue reporting intern, about the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map.

The Bureau of Reclamation’s $4 Billion Drought Question

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The Inflation Reduction Act provides the agency with more than twice its annual budget for drought response.

The Stream, August 10, 2022: Toxic Metals Discovered In India’s Groundwater

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YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN A major desalination plant in London…