U.S. Drought Monitor

Interactive Maps Track Drought and More

A researcher from the Bill Lane Center for the American West at Stanford University explains how to use interactive maps to track climate change.

August 15, 2015 - National Geographic

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The Equity of Tiered Water Pricing

A tale of two water-parched cities, one in California, the other in New Mexico, and the critical role played by tiered water pricing. Long known as an effective economic strategy to reduce consumption, tiered pricing also influences equity.

May 7, 2015 - The New York Times

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