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Colorado River Basin Amongst World’s Most Water-Stressed Regions
August 17th, 2023
Via the Los Angeles Times, an article on the ranking of the Colorado River Basin amongst the world’s most water-stressed regions: A research effort tracking water scarcity around the world shows California, Arizona and other Western states are experiencing water stress at high levels similar to arid countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. […]
Read more »Western States Won’t Lose As Much Colorado River Water in 2024
August 17th, 2023
Via ABC News, an report on the federal government’s recent decision to ease water cuts for Western states reliant on the Colorado River next year: Federal officials said Tuesday they will ease water cuts for Western states reliant on the Colorado River in 2024, thanks to a slightly improved outlook, but long-term challenges remain. The […]
Read more »Jordan’s Black Market for Drinking Water
August 17th, 2023
Via EurekaAlert, a new article quantifying the black market for drinking water in Jordan: IMAGE: THE PAIRS OF BARS SHOW THAT THE FULL GROUNDWATER ABSTRACTIONS FOR TANKER DELIVERIES ESTIMATED WITH THE UFZ MODEL FOR 2015 (PINK) SUBSTANTIALLY EXCEEDED THE LICENSED GROUNDWATER ABSTRACTIONS (GREEN) IN JORDAN’S SIX MONITORED GROUNDWATER BASINS. THE DIFFERENCE IS PARTICULARLY LARGE IN THE […]
Read more »Mexico’s Interoceanic Corridor Lacks Water
August 17th, 2023
Via InterPress Service News, a report on water shortages affecting Mexico’s interoceanic corridor: The port of Salina Cruz, in the southern state of Oaxaca, is one of the vital infrastructures for transporting goods and hydrocarbons. It is part of the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, one of the megaprojects of the current Mexican […]
Read more »Arizona Is Not Running Out of Water or Workers
August 16th, 2023
Via Foreign Policy, counter commentary from Arizona officials on how the state will remain a destination for foreign investment due to a skilled workforce, leadership in water conservation, and low tax burdens: A recent article published in Foreign Policy arguing against corporate investment in Arizona completely misses the mark. Not only does it misstate the […]
Read more »Dry Springs in Central Texas Warn of Water Shortage Ahead
August 16th, 2023
Via Inside Climate News, a look at how heat, drought and booming population growth have stressed the aquifers that supply drinking water to millions of people: Almost every other day, Charlie Flatten gets a call about another local water well gone dry. Last week, he tried to help one woman find a water truck to […]
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