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Removing Carbon from Air, Which Increases Water Use, Is No Simple Climate Fix

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Certain ways of drawing carbon out of the atmosphere to keep global temperatures in check come with substantial tradeoffs for water use, water quality, and food production, study finds.

In Michigan, Rising Lake Levels Disturb Sacred Ground

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Along Lake Michigan’s shores, rising waters are eroding Indigenous Odawa burial sites.

As Pandemic Amplifies Financial Stress for Water Utilities and Customers, North Carolina Governor Announces Financial Aid

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State-ordered shutoff protections have expired, customer debt is rising, and some utilities face revenue shortfalls.

Hurricane Laura Critically Damages Louisiana Drinking Water Facilities

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Nearly a week after the Category 4 storm, dozens of water systems…

Water Serves Length and Breadth of $1.9 Trillion Texas Economy

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Growth in Wet Years, Economic Distress in Dry Ones

Des Moines River ‘Essentially Unusable’ for Drinking Water due to Algae Toxins

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Levels of microcystin in the river have recently been measured more than 10 times higher than the federal recommendation for drinking water.

Covid-19 Outbreaks In Prisons Underscore Need For Reform

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The U.S. prison system has emerged as a center of Covid-19 transmission.

Border Wall Concerns in Lower Rio Grande Valley Diminished By Virus and Growth

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Trump Administration Overrides Long-Standing Conservation Mission

Three Thirsty Texas Cities Are Global Leaders in Water Innovation

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Austin, El Paso, and San Antonio Prepared for Growth and Drought

After More Than Two Decades, Landmark New York City Watershed Protection Plan Is Working

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An expert panel says investments to prevent pollution have been a success, but face new challenges.
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Utilities Ordered To Forgive Customer Water Debt

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Three cities are promoting the idea of water debt forgiveness.