Infographic: Ogallala Precipitation in Motion — 72 Years Animated GIF (1940 – 2012)

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When layered, maps of annual precipitation in Texas and Kansas show the stark moisture division in the United States between the wet East and the dry West running through the Great Plains.

The Stream, June 19: One Quarter of India’s Land Becoming Desert

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Desertification Approximately 105 million hectares, or 32 percent…

Failed Ballot Measure Is Setback for Ogallala Water Conservation in Western Kansas

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A plan to reduce water use by 20 percent was voted down last…

The Stream, June 17: Floods Cost Nepal More Than $230 Million Each Year

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Floods Flooding in Nepal costs the country approximately $US…

The Stream, June 16: Discovery of Huge Amounts of Water in Earth’s Mantle

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Water Supply There are likely huge amounts of water—as much…

Kansas Water District Votes on Ogallala Conservation Plan

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Using less water for agriculture is an idea spreading across…

The Stream, June 11: U.S. Corn Crops Increasingly Threatened by Climate Change, Report Shows

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Extreme Weather The United States corn crop, worth $US 65 billion…

Chilean Government Decides Fate of Patagonia Dams Tomorrow

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The decision pits energy development against river protection…

The Stream, June 9: Heat Wave Hits Delhi’s Power and Water

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India New Delhi is experiencing its hottest temperatures in…

Federal Water Tap, June 9: Drought Catches Federal Reserve’s Eye

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The Federal Reserve’s assessment of current economic conditions,…

The Stream, June 6: In India, Lack of Toilets Is Not Only a Health Concern But a Safety Crisis

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The rape and hanging of two girls in India’s most populous…