Water
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As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain
The seven states that rely on the river for water are not expected to reach a deal on cuts. It…
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Trump’s Interior Secretary Didn’t Violate Ethics Rules, Watchdog Finds
An inspector general’s report found no evidence that David Bernhardt had improperly favored a group that once employed him as…
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How Do California’s Storms Weigh In Compared With History’s Big Ones?
Rain and snowfall this season are above average, but the state has seen some wild weather in past years.
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Skipped Showers, Paper Plates: An Arizona Suburb’s Water Is Cut Off
RIO VERDE, Ariz. — Joe McCue thought he had found a desert paradise when he bought one of the new…
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Skipped Showers, Paper Plates: An Arizona Suburb’s Water Is Cut Off
RIO VERDE, Ariz. — Joe McCue thought he had found a desert paradise when he bought one of the new…
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In a Drought, California is Watching Water Wash Out to Sea
LOS ANGELES — A century ago, Los Angeles built what is still widely considered one of the most sophisticated urban…
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How Much Will These Storms Help Relieve California’s Drought?
All the rain and snow are undoubtedly good news for California’s water supply, but they’re unlikely to end the drought…
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How Nature Kept St. John the Divine From Soaring Higher
Originally, the Manhattan cathedral was to have a 40-story tower, but its planners had failed to take geology into account.
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Is a Dam in Rural Portugal a Key to Our Alternative Energy Future?
Is a Dam in Rural Portugal a Key to Our Alternative Energy Future? When the Portuguese electric power grid needs…
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A Stinky Stew on Cape Cod: Human Waste and Warming Water
Climate change is contributing to electric-green algae blooms. Massachusetts wants a cleanup of the antiquated septic systems feeding the mess,…