Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.
The increasing frequency of droughts, heatwaves, storms and floods is threatening the availability of water and its quality across the world, a study released Tuesday said, heightening scientist’s existing concerns that climate change poses a severe threat to human health.
The cost of building an artificial intelligence product like ChatGPT can be hard to measure. But one thing Microsoft-backed OpenAI needed for its technology was plenty of water, pulled from the watershed of the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers in central Iowa to cool a powerful supercomputer as it helped teach its AI systems how […]
Setting the course for a Colorado River with less water is an enormous challenge that’s not likely to satisfy everyone. And climate change has created a collision course with wildlife. The river isn’t just managed to accommodate people. Governments are also responsible for the ecosystems that sustain fish, birds and other animals. The U.S. Fish […]
Returning middle and high school students in Walnut are adding an extra item to their agendas – helping members of their community monitor their home’s water usage. Dubbed Project Bright, the students earn community service hours by engaging with the public over the environmental and fiscal benefits of more efficient water usage.
Napa County civic leaders want to keep exploring whether the dozens of local agencies that deliver water to tens of thousands of residents and businesses should be working together more closely. County agencies involved with water range from the city of Napa serving 80,000 residents to rural districts serving a few hundred customers. They have […]
What Arizona and Other Drought-Ridden States Can Learn From Israel’s Pioneering Water Strategy
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /The Conversationby Gabriel Eckstein, Clive Lipchin, Sharon B. MegdalArizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.
Water Quality Expected to Decline as Extreme Weather Becomes More Common, New Study Says
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Forbesby Mary Whitfill RoeloffsThe increasing frequency of droughts, heatwaves, storms and floods is threatening the availability of water and its quality across the world, a study released Tuesday said, heightening scientist’s existing concerns that climate change poses a severe threat to human health.
Artificial Intelligence Technology Behind ChatGPT Was Built in Iowa — With a Lot of Water
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /AP Newsby Matt O'Brien and Hannah FingerhutThe cost of building an artificial intelligence product like ChatGPT can be hard to measure. But one thing Microsoft-backed OpenAI needed for its technology was plenty of water, pulled from the watershed of the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers in central Iowa to cool a powerful supercomputer as it helped teach its AI systems how […]
Wildlife Competing With People for Priority in Plans for Colorado River’s Future
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /8 News Nowby Greg HaasSetting the course for a Colorado River with less water is an enormous challenge that’s not likely to satisfy everyone. And climate change has created a collision course with wildlife. The river isn’t just managed to accommodate people. Governments are also responsible for the ecosystems that sustain fish, birds and other animals. The U.S. Fish […]
Walnut Students Partner With Water District to Promote Water-Saving Technology
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /San Gabriel Valley Tribune by Georgia ValdesReturning middle and high school students in Walnut are adding an extra item to their agendas – helping members of their community monitor their home’s water usage. Dubbed Project Bright, the students earn community service hours by engaging with the public over the environmental and fiscal benefits of more efficient water usage.
Idea of Water Agency for All Napa County is Still Alive
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Napa Valley Register by Barry EberlingNapa County civic leaders want to keep exploring whether the dozens of local agencies that deliver water to tens of thousands of residents and businesses should be working together more closely. County agencies involved with water range from the city of Napa serving 80,000 residents to rural districts serving a few hundred customers. They have […]