Science Oct 02 How the West is preparing for a drier future as water supplies hit lows By Ben Tracy, Chris Spinder
Nation Aug 29 Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers The uncertainty stretches across seven U.S. states, tribal nations and Mexico. By Wufei Yu, Dorany Pineda, Associated Press
Nation Aug 16 Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions The alarming milestone at Lake Powell comes about a week after the river’s other major reservoir, Lake Mead, also hit a historic low. By Associated Press
Nation Aug 08 Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles The record follows a winter that produced the worst snowpack on record in the Colorado River Basin. By Ty Oneil, Dorany Pineda, Associated Press
World Aug 03 Watch 6:32 What we know about the cyberattacks on water systems in 7 states According to the FBI, at least seven states have now been targeted in a growing wave of cyberattacks on critical water infrastructure across the country. Federal officials now reportedly believe Iran is the likely culprit. Liz Landers discussed more with… By Liz Landers, Jackson Hudgins
Apr 01 What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water as scarcity deepens By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 5:48 Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery According to a new study, the planet is drying at an unprecedented pace, presenting a critical threat to humanity. Researchers found that “continental drying is having profound global impacts” that “threaten water availability” across the globe. To learn more, Ali… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 8:08 California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use… Continue watching
Aug 15 Heat and thirst drive families in Gaza to drink water that makes them sick By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Associated Press The thirst is only growing as a heat wave bears down, with humidity and temperatures in Gaza soaring. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 5:21 Flint removes thousands of lead pipes in major milestone, but these problems remain By Ali Rogin, Zoie Lambert It’s been more than a decade since the alarm was sounded about high levels of lead in Flint, Michigan’s tap water. This July, the city said it had completed the work of replacing as many as 11,000 lead pipes mandated… Continue watching