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Infographic: NASA Satellites Reveal Global Groundwater Depletion

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The world's largest aquifers are under stress, according to a decade of data from the GRACE satellites.

Groundwater Depletion Stresses Majority of World’s Largest Aquifers

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Scientists do not know how much groundwater is left.

Surviving the Nepal Earthquake

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Circle of Blue intern Crystal Edmunds recounts her first-hand experience of the Gorkha earthquake and raises questions about what it means for water.

California Oil Industry’s Wastewater Saga Adds New Twist

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A lawsuit, an official's resignation, and failed legislative proposals marked the beginning of June.

Infographic: Lake Urmia Drained By Water Diversions

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The largest lake in Iran is shrinking rapidly, threatening tourism and health.

Middle East Conflicts Jeopardize Water for Millions

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Water is both a weapon and a casualty of violence in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.

California Court, Despite Drought, Questions Popular Water Pricing Tool

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Increasing block rates garner closer attention. Photo ©…

Water Pricing Story Makes Headlines

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The price of water is national news, and Circle of Blue’s Brett Walton is driving the story.

Colorado River Basin Conservation Agreements Take Shape

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States look to delay mandatory water restrictions and preserve…

Nicaragua Canal Environmental Assessment Criticized As Scientifically Weak, Technically Inadequate

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Expert panel finds “scientifically indefensible” conclusions in 14-volume study.

Groundwater Data Bill Passes California Senate

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Lawmakers seek to make public a trove of groundwater data.

Meghalaya Documentary — “Broken Landscape” — Broadcast Premiere on CNN-IBN in India

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The film explores one of the world’s most dangerous coal fields.