Drought

Thirsting in America's Fruit Basket

To protect the endangered Delta Smelt fish, pumping of water from California's Sacramento Delta has been drastically cut back. Add in the state's three-year-long drought, and the result is a major problem for the state's people and farmers.

28 October 2009 - 5:00am

The Economist

How Water Affects Renewable Energy

Renewable energy production takes a lot of water. With droughts and shortages plaguing many areas, the limited supply could crimp the ability of renewable energy providers to create green energy.

1 October 2009 - 11:00am

The New York Times

Drought Policy and Flooding Streets in LA

While residents ration water for lawn-watering, Los Angeles has experienced double the breaks in water mains as in previous years. The breaks have destroyed streets and flooded businesses, leaving many looking for answers.

29 September 2009 - 1:00pm

The New York Times

Heart of California's Agriculture on Life-Support

Water restrictions on farms in the state have atrophied jobs in the fertile Central Valley, giving communities some of the highest rates of unemployment in the state. As jobs dry up, the need for aid is surpassing what's there to give.

3 September 2009 - 9:00am

The Wall Street Journal

California Bill Seeks Sharp Cuts in Per-Capita Water Use

The state of California is looking to reduce its per-capita water usage 20% by 2020, a plan that's moving forward in the state legislature. The plan could mean drastic changes for many cities in the arid parts of the state.

31 July 2009 - 10:00am

Miller-McCune

Three Year Deadline to Find New Water for Georgia

The drama over water between Florida, Alabama and Georgia is heating up, as a U.S. District Court ruled recently that Georgia's withdrawals from Lake Lanier are illegal. It's going to have to find a new source of water -- and inter-state cooperation.

24 July 2009 - 8:00am

Associated Press

Lose Lawn, Gain Money

Cities in the Southwest are drying up. With less water to go around, water-intensive plantings like vast lawns are becoming an environmental faux pas. Now some cities are compensating residents for getting rid of them.

21 July 2009 - 9:00am

GreenBiz

The Planetizen News Brief - 7/2/09

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Rural areas feel the pain of renewable energy, Colorado catches rain, and London turns its temporary Olympic stadium permanent -- all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

2 July 2009 - 5:00am

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Australia a Model of Changing Climate

With years of drought, recent deadly fires, outbreaks of pests and a multitude of other problems, Australia is becoming the poster child for what effects global climate change will have.

10 April 2009 - 9:00am

Los Angeles Times

Water Problems Call for Action from Obama

Global water shortages are an issue the Obama Administration will need to address, according to this piece from Citiwire.

29 March 2009 - 11:00am

Citiwire

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Water Threat: 'Bigger Than Financial Crisis'

As the World Water Forum convenes in Istanbul, two new reports warn that water shortages will elevate to a global crisis within the next two decades, creating a problem even bigger than the current economic crisis.

18 March 2009 - 5:00am

The Independent

The World in Drought

Population centers the world around are caught in the grips of devastating droughts. Though temporary conditions, their increasing frequency should be a call to water-saving action, writes Tom Englehardt.

2 March 2009 - 8:00am

Mother Jones

Rethinking California's Irrigation Strategy

With the state gripped in a record drought, public officials are rethinking how water is delivered to California's agricultural operations.

8 August 2008 - 8:00am

Miller-McCune

Save Water, Face Fine

When California declared a statewide drought, a couple decided to let their front lawn die.

10 July 2008 - 2:00pm

RedOrbit

Building Water Slides in Drought Country

Water shortages have hammered the Atlanta region. But despite the drought, one real estate developer is planning to build a huge water park.

8 May 2008 - 2:00pm

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Thirsty Planet

Access to water is becoming increasingly tight in many parts of the world. This article from Wired looks at three thirsty regions and what they are doing to counteract the shortage.

30 April 2008 - 11:00am

Wired

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Water Supply Crisis Facing 36 States

Rising temperatures, shrinking ice packs and the salinization of coastal fresh water sources are all contributing to a growing water crisis in the United States.

7 April 2008 - 7:00am

Natural News