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Dried Up: Texas Industry and Residents Square Off Over Water as Drought Continues

June 22, 2011

With nearly 65 percent of Texas experiencing exceptional drought, water is becoming increasingly precious—and scarce—in a state that has to divide the resource between the growing appetites of farmers, city residents, and energy corporations.

Infographic: China Leads Top 10 Coal Producing and Consuming Nations

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May 16, 2011

Since 2000, global coal consumption has grown faster than any other fuel, with the biggest market for coal in Asia. Although China tops the global list for both coal consumption and production, the nation has emerged as the world's leading builder of clean coal technology.

The Stream, May 13: The Battle for the Arctic

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May 13, 2011

Secret U.S. embassy cables released by Wikileaks reveal that…

South of the Border—Second Environmental Review of Tar Sands Pipeline Leaves Many Groups Unsatisfied

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May 5, 2011

Residents and lawmakers in Nebraska mull their options for protecting key groundwater sources.

Divided Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Anglers of the Au Sable Decision, Reverses Environmental Victory

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May 4, 2011

The Michigan Supreme Court’s new conservative majority overturned a four-month-old court decision by a 4-3 margin this week, casting doubt on the rights of state citizens to sue over environmental harm.

Event Invitation—Choke Point: Confronting Energy Demand and Water Scarcity in China

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May 3, 2011

Circle of Blue and the China Environment Forum at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars will give an absorbing presentation on the energy-water choke points that are tightening around the world’s two largest economies. Please RSVP for May 6, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.