Nation May 22 3 Western states propose plan to reduce Colorado River water use Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years. It's a potential breakthrough in a stalemate over how to deal with a rising problem…
Politics Apr 28 In drought-stricken Arizona, fresh scrutiny of Saudi Arabia-owned farm’s water use In Arizona, worsening drought has brought renewed attention to a farm owned by a Saudi Arabian company and whether the state should be doing more to protect its groundwater resources.
Science Mar 22 A 5,000-mile seaweed belt is headed toward the coast of Florida There's a pesky problem in a wide stretch of the Atlantic Ocean that's likely to wash up on some beaches later this year: Seaweed. Lots of it.
Nation Mar 03 Farmers in dry western U.S. face new ways to save water With drought, climate change and overuse of the Colorado River leading to increasingly dire conditions in the West, the federal Bureau of Reclamation is looking at fallowing as a way to cut water use.
Politics Feb 02 15 Native American tribes to receive $580 million in federal money for water rights settlement The Biden administration on Thursday said 15 Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million this year to fund settlements that ensure access to water that's legally theirs.
World Nov 07 Qatar’s ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup raises doubts from climate experts For years, Qatar promised something else to distinguish this World Cup from the rest: It would be ‘carbon-neutral,' or have a negligible overall impact on the climate.
Nation Aug 16 Colorado River cuts set to disrupt farming in Western states The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further than they have. The cuts will place officials in those states under extraordinary pressure to plan for a…
Economy Jul 14 Environmentalists argue California home developments create wildfire risks Environmental groups have been arguing in California courts that developers are not fully considering the risks of wildfires when they plan their housing developments near fire-prone areas. And they've been winning.
Politics Jun 02 EPA moves to give states, tribes more power to protect water rights The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed handing more power to states and tribes to block major energy projects based on water quality concerns.
Politics Dec 16 EPA details push to tighten rules for lead in drinking water The Biden administration is taking steps aimed at reducing lead in drinking water, releasing $2.9 billion in infrastructure bill funds for lead pipe removal.