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Mississippi’s Claim That Tennessee Is Stealing Groundwater Is A Supreme Court First

A dispute over an aquifer that crosses political boundaries could…

U.S., Mexican Scientists Collaborate on Border Aquifer Research

First-ever assessment program confirms boundaries of two shared…

Groundwater Shared by Countries Is Knowledge Void

Management of transboundary aquifers is on the United Nations…

California Fresh Groundwater Reserves Triple in New Assessment

Researchers urge caution in underground disposal of oil waste,…

Groundwater Pumping Sinks Beijing Region at Increasing Rate

Satellite data reveal the depths of the megacity’s thirst. By…

USGS Map Reveals Long-Term Changes in America’s Groundwater Quality

Further studies needed to explain contamination trends. By…

California Groundwater Regulation Hangs on a Few Words

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As a key deadline approaches, a debate over word choice. By…

As Groundwater Withdrawals Increase, Jakarta Sinks

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Subsidence strikes the foundations of an Asian megacity. By…

Lawsuits in Three States Target Groundwater Pollution under Clean Water Act

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U.S. water law confronts hydrology. Photo courtesy of…

2015 Biggest Trends: Water Scarcity Rises to Top Global Concern

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After a year of deep droughts, worsening pollution, rising sea…

Water Storage a Critical Question for Climate Adaptation

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21st century conditions require big changes in approach ensuring…

Scientists Urge Greater Attention to Groundwater in Climate Adaptation

Better management, research, and funding is needed.