Tag: water

Amid a data center boom, California lawmakers pass a bill to track water use

Companies that run data centers are facing increasing scrutiny for guzzling water in the dry western U.S. as…

The dwindling Colorado River can’t wait for states to cut water use, experts say

The Colorado River’s massive reservoirs are now so depleted that another dry year could send them plunging to…

California can’t afford to repeat Iran’s water management mistakes

To the editor: Ian James’ and Sean Greene’s recent reporting on California’s disappearing groundwater is essential reading (“Humanity…

Texas House approves bill that would limit water exports from East Texas — for now

LUFKIN — A bill to pause a proposed water extraction from East Texas won preliminary approval in the…

Kenya slum exchange offers water for plastic

Using a crutch to bear her weight, 85-year-old Molly Aluoch trudges from her mud-walled room on the outskirts…

Utah Valley University scientists fight against water contamination in Peru

UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Several of Utah Valley University’s faculty members are working on a clean-water initiative…

Federal officials won’t take action on Kansas wildlife refuge’s lost water

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in 1955 to protect migratory birds, pictured…

Iraq is facing a water crisis, hit by one of its worst droughts in century

Iraq is experiencing its driest year on record since 1933, as the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which flow…

Amid strong opposition, New Mexico water board lets plan for more oil and gas wastewater use proceed

Pat Florence, a biochemist and attorney was one of about 50 public speakers at Tuesday's Water Quality Control…

Kansas task force keeps working to resolve conflicting forces shaping future of water policy

A tumbleweed clings to a picnic table at HorseThief Reservoir, which was constructed for flood control, and at…