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.
Nation Dec 12 EXPLAINER: Was tornado outbreak related to climate change? Tornadoes in December are unusual, but not unheard of. B ut the ferocity and path length of Friday night's tornadoes likely put them in a category of their own, meteorologists say.
Nation Nov 18 Biden administration acts to restore clean-water safeguards The announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army reinstates a rule in place before 2015 while the Biden administration arrives at its own, which is expected to be next year.
Nation Oct 18 WATCH: Vice President Harris discusses tackling climate change Harris was briefed by Bureau of Reclamation officials about elevation levels at the manmade reservoir that supplies drinking water to 25 million people in the American West and Mexico.
World Oct 05 UN report warns of global water crisis amid climate change The report says 60 percent of the countries it surveyed urgently need better warning systems to avert water-related disasters.