America is one thirsty country. The U.S. consumes 322 billion gallons of water every single day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The most, 133 billion gallons, goes to thermoelectric power. Next is irrigation at 118 billion gallons a day. The last big category is the 39 billion gallons of water that go to personal consumption. […]
Good morning. The weather forecast today calls for sunshine across the state, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so. Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water — and then think about how you’re going to start conserving it. The lack of rain and snow during what is usually […]
The warm air that moved into the Southwestern states over the weekend will stick around on Monday, with temperatures soaring to their highest levels since 2020. Some cities are forecast to come as close as 5 degrees Fahrenheit from record high temperatures.
Utah’s winter sports industry may claim the greatest snow on Earth, but for skiers and water watchers alike, there is hardly ever enough powder. For nearly 50 years, the second-driest state in the nation has been giving natural winter storms an engineered boost to help deepen its snowpack through a program largely funded by state […]
As cherry blossoms and calla lilies spring to life, the sun shines and rain showers begin to seem like a distant memory. Spring is here, and with it Santa Cruz County has begun to show early indications of drought, with little reprieve in sight.
Industry attorneys say they’re bracing for a wave of corporate liability and litigation as the Biden administration works swiftly to fulfill a campaign promise to control “forever chemicals.” The Environmental Protection Agency this month announced it’s working on three water-related regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. It sent a fourth chemical data-collection proposal […]
6 Alarming Facts About America’s Water Industry
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /GOBankingRates by Andrew LisaAmerica is one thirsty country. The U.S. consumes 322 billion gallons of water every single day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The most, 133 billion gallons, goes to thermoelectric power. Next is irrigation at 118 billion gallons a day. The last big category is the 39 billion gallons of water that go to personal consumption. […]
Water Shortages and Fires Loom After a Dry Winter
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The New York Timesby Vindu Goel and Jill CowanGood morning. The weather forecast today calls for sunshine across the state, with barely a cloud on the horizon for the next week or so. Pour yourself a nice, cool glass of water — and then think about how you’re going to start conserving it. The lack of rain and snow during what is usually […]
Southwestern US Experiencing Warmest Weather in Months
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AccuWeatherby Jessica StormThe warm air that moved into the Southwestern states over the weekend will stick around on Monday, with temperatures soaring to their highest levels since 2020. Some cities are forecast to come as close as 5 degrees Fahrenheit from record high temperatures.
Utah is a Leader in Cloud Seeding. Is it Working?
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The New York Timesby Zac PodmoreUtah’s winter sports industry may claim the greatest snow on Earth, but for skiers and water watchers alike, there is hardly ever enough powder. For nearly 50 years, the second-driest state in the nation has been giving natural winter storms an engineered boost to help deepen its snowpack through a program largely funded by state […]
Early Indicators of Drought Surface in Santa Cruz County
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Santa Cruz Sentinelby Hannah HagemannAs cherry blossoms and calla lilies spring to life, the sun shines and rain showers begin to seem like a distant memory. Spring is here, and with it Santa Cruz County has begun to show early indications of drought, with little reprieve in sight.
Industry Eyeing EPA’s Hustle to Control ‘Forever Chemicals’
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Bloomberg Lawby Pat RizzutoIndustry attorneys say they’re bracing for a wave of corporate liability and litigation as the Biden administration works swiftly to fulfill a campaign promise to control “forever chemicals.” The Environmental Protection Agency this month announced it’s working on three water-related regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. It sent a fourth chemical data-collection proposal […]