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Depleted by Drought, Lakes Powell and Mead Were Doomed From The Beginning
Via The Washington Post, a report on the history of the Colorado River Basin system, how it was designed and the [...]
The Colorado River: Hung Out to Dry?
Via Slate, commentary on the crisis affecting the Colorado River: On Aug. 16, the Bureau of Reclamation, a federal agency [...]
Western US Faces Future Of Prolonged Drought
Via Terra Daily, an article on the US West’s dry future: Seasonal summer rains have done little to offset drought [...]
The Parched Tiger: Over 90% of India’s Districts Face Arid Conditions
Via Down to Earth, a report on India’s drought crisis: As many as 673 out of India’s 733 districts face [...]
Egypt Builds New Water Station As Fears Over Ethiopia Dam Persist
Via Al Monitor, an article on Egypt’s decision to build a new water station outside Cairo as fears over Ethiopia dam [...]
The Thirsty Dragon: China’s Hydropower Plan On The Brahmaputra
Via The Diplomat, a report on China’s hydropower plan on the Brahmaputra: In March of this year, China’s National People’s Congress [...]

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