Dozens of communities and environmental groups in the Colorado River Basin are asking Congress for $2 billion to endure what they’re calling “one of the most challenging hydrologic years in more than a century of recordkeeping.” Celene Hawkins, who leads the Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River program, said Friday the money could help with a wide […]
A potential “super” El Niño later this year could bring much-needed relief to the drought-stricken Colorado River system, raising hopes for improved snowpack, reservoir levels and water supplies across the American West. The river irrigates millions of acres of farmland and provided water to tens of millions of Americans, making the prolonged drought a major […]
Arizona, California and Nevada, the three Lower Basin states, have struck a deal to conserve 3.2 million acre-feet of Colorado River water over the next two years. It’s no fix for the water crisis, but it buys the basin more time to hammer out a long-term solution with the other states.
EMILY KWONG: Hey, Short Wavers. Emily Kwong here with NPR alum, now Independent science writer, Dan Charles. DAN CHARLES: Hi, Emily. EMILY KWONG: Hi. So I hear you just got back from the front lines of the California water wars.
The Trump administration has announced a plan to kill Biden-era drinking water limits on four Pfas “forever chemicals”, and to delay the implementation of standards for two other compounds. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing two separate rules to delay and rescind the limits. The rules must go through an approval process that can take several years, and almost […]
Data centers use vast amounts of water primarily for evaporative cooling, spraying it into the air or over coils to cool hot air generated by servers in order to keep the equipment from failing. The largest data centers can consume between 1 and 5 million gallons of water daily, with consumption rising during the summer. […]
As Colorado River Outlook Worsens, Western Water Users Seek $2 Billion in Federal Aid
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Times of San Diegoby Scott FranzDozens of communities and environmental groups in the Colorado River Basin are asking Congress for $2 billion to endure what they’re calling “one of the most challenging hydrologic years in more than a century of recordkeeping.” Celene Hawkins, who leads the Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River program, said Friday the money could help with a wide […]
How ‘Super’ El Niño Could Impact Colorado River Water Crisis
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /News Weekby Joe EdwardsA potential “super” El Niño later this year could bring much-needed relief to the drought-stricken Colorado River system, raising hopes for improved snowpack, reservoir levels and water supplies across the American West. The river irrigates millions of acres of farmland and provided water to tens of millions of Americans, making the prolonged drought a major […]
Arizona, Lower Basin States Unveil Colorado River Plan To Save Lake Mead
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /KTAR News Arizonaby Heidi HommelArizona, California and Nevada, the three Lower Basin states, have struck a deal to conserve 3.2 million acre-feet of Colorado River water over the next two years. It’s no fix for the water crisis, but it buys the basin more time to hammer out a long-term solution with the other states.
Could Groundwater Banks Help Solve California’s Water Crisis?
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /NPRby Emily KwongEMILY KWONG: Hey, Short Wavers. Emily Kwong here with NPR alum, now Independent science writer, Dan Charles. DAN CHARLES: Hi, Emily. EMILY KWONG: Hi. So I hear you just got back from the front lines of the California water wars.
Trump Officials Plan To Repeal Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /The Guardianby Tom PerkinsThe Trump administration has announced a plan to kill Biden-era drinking water limits on four Pfas “forever chemicals”, and to delay the implementation of standards for two other compounds. The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing two separate rules to delay and rescind the limits. The rules must go through an approval process that can take several years, and almost […]
California’s Thirsty Data Centers
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Sierra Stewart /Northeast Public Radio New Yorkby Randy SimonData centers use vast amounts of water primarily for evaporative cooling, spraying it into the air or over coils to cool hot air generated by servers in order to keep the equipment from failing. The largest data centers can consume between 1 and 5 million gallons of water daily, with consumption rising during the summer. […]