Drought
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Southwest Cities Learn to Thrive Amid Drought
By embracing innovative strategies for conserving and sourcing water, metro areas can continue to grow
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A Win for Water, Energy, and Climate in California
Covering canals with solar panels will save water and help the state meet its renewable energy goals
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Making Water from Air
Atmospheric water generators can manufacture clean drinking water from thin air
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Wells At Risk of Going Dry in the U.S. and Worldwide
Groundwater levels are declining as pumping increases
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California’s Solar Canal Solution
Shading the state's canals with solar panels would save water and land while providing a new source of renewable energy
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How We Use 322 Billion Gallons of Water Every Day
From cooling power plants to quenching thirst and growing crops, water is part of everything we do
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Where Water Is Scarce, Communities Turn to Wastewater
As the era of dam building winds down, some regions turn to local and less expensive methods to deliver drinking water
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Awaiting Day Zero in Cape Town
South Africa’s second largest city has pushed back the day when its taps are expected to run dry, but it must take decisive measures to meet future needs
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California Gets New Water Conservation Rules
A law that took effect at the start of the year requires water-conserving fixtures in single-family homes built before 1994
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Floating Solar: A Win-Win for Drought-Stricken Lakes
Floating solar arrays are being deployed in Brazil and Japan, and they could work in the U.S., too