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Report: Water, Sanitation Integral to Ending World Hunger
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Droughts, floods, and a lack of clean water slow the elimination of food insecurity in developing nations.
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Infographic: Wastewater in California’s Oil Fields
The oil industry's relationship to water is governed by a surprising ratio.
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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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Unstable Slopes: Nepal Landslide Highlights Risk to Lives and Infrastructure in Himalayas
Triggered by the April 25 earthquake, Kali Gandaki landslide reveals long-term challenges in the world’s highest mountain range.
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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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Infographic: California Urban Water Conservation Standards
Cities must cut water use by 25 percent in 2015.
On May 5,…
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California Farms Use How Much Water? Nobody Really Knows
No comprehensive data exist on agricultural water consumption.
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Infographic: California Freshwater Withdrawals
A breakdown of where California's water is used most, from fracking and Nestle's bottling plant to almonds and lawns.
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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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California Drought Prompts Personal Adjustments
This drought is different, people say — much different.
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Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Receives Temporary Dam
Rock barriers will deflect saltwater intrusion in California’s most important water body.
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Nepal Earthquake Damages At Least 14 Hydropower Dams
Nation's power grid loses more than 30 percent of generating capacity.