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Biggest Lakes in the World Under Pressure From Human and Environmental Threats
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Across continents and hemispheres, a growing list of human and environmental pressures threaten the world’s largest lakes, inhibiting their ability to supply water, drive economic activity, preserve biodiversity, and sustain communities.
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Amid California Drought, Oil Industry Wastewater Attracts New Scrutiny
State and federal authorities move to tame use of aquifers as…
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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.
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Gila River Diversion in New Mexico Pits New West vs Old
Debate demonstrates the power of water in the drying American West.
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Sao Paulo Drought Perception Impedes Government Action
Transparency , accountability, and civic participation are key…
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Alaska Bulk Water Shipments to California Proposed
Despite a signed contract, Sitka city officials say the real test is whether water is actually delivered.
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California Water Restrictions Still Target Lawns
Few substantial changes to the latest version of conservation regulations.
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California Water Restrictions Generate Flood of Resistance
Cities object to mandatory limits on water use.
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Price of Water 2015: Up 6 Percent in 30 Major U.S. Cities; 41 Percent Rise Since 2010
As urban water use declines, utilities change business models.
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California Drought Puts Desalination, Fresh Water From The Sea, In A New Light
Era of ample water supply and cheap prices is ending.
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California’s Rainless Summer Will Dry Up Drinking Water Supplies
State and local water administrators face supply emergency that is tightening.
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Big India Dam, Unfinished and Silent, Could Be Tomb For Giant Hydropower Projects
Lower Subansiri River construction site was shut in 2011 and never restarted.