irrigation

Working for our wetlands

Wetlands - including lakes, lagoons, bogs and peatlands, as well as swamps and marshes - are regions that experience seasonal…

5 years ago

California contemplates water for struggling fish

In an unprecedented move, the state may require upstream users to cut water use to improve water quality in the…

5 years ago

Another Benefit of Renewable Energy: It Uses Practically No Water Compared to Fossil Fuels

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently highlighted a little-discussed benefit of using renewables like wind and solar to produce electricity:…

5 years ago

US groundwater in peril: potable water supply less than thought

Photo: A groundwater well near Estancia, New Mexico. Credit: Debra Perrone The U.S. groundwater supply is smaller than originally thought,…

5 years ago

The Science Is Clear: Dirty Farm Water Is Making Us Sick

This story originally appeared on Reveal and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Photo: Getty Images William Whitt suffered…

5 years ago