climate change

Opinion: Desalination plant in Southern California is important to water security

Photo: Workers prepare a desalination plant for service at the Charles Meyer Desalination Facility in Santa Barbara this year. (Jim…

9 years ago

Lake Superior No Longer the Clearest of the Great Lakes

Photo: Lake Superior, seen from the Park Point beach in Duluth in August. Many people who've spent much time around…

9 years ago

Plant roots go to extreme lengths to find water

Understanding how plants will survive and adapt to climate change is crucial as they provide oxygen and take in carbon…

9 years ago

U.S. and Mexico set to sign landmark Colorado River water-sharing deal

The Colorado River provides water for seven western states and Mexico. Heavily overallocated and ravaged by years of drought, the…

9 years ago

Oceans — Areas of Action

Our marine ecosystems require protection from harmful human impact. MPAs [Marine Protected Areas] protect landscapes and biodiversity, allowing commercial species…

9 years ago