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The Cash Is Always Greener: Hamptonites Are Shelling Out 6 Figures to Keep Lawns Lush
July 18th, 2023
Courtesy of Vanity Fair, an interesting look at the passion – and cost (in terms of water and money) – that some Americans have over lawns where, in the Hamptons, some residents spend nearly half a million dollars and truck in water to keep their estates looking impeccable: To achieve that perfect green lawn, well-heeled […]
Read more »Sun-baked Iraqis Protest Water Shortages
July 18th, 2023
Via Al Monitor, an article on Iraq’s water crisis: Despite punishingly high temperatures, dozens of Iraqis took to the streets of Baghdad on Tuesday to protest water and electricity shortages, and to blame Turkey for reduced flow of rivers. Designated by the United Nations as one of the five countries in the world most touched […]
Read more »State Report Shows Florida May Run Out of Fresh Drinking Water
July 18th, 2023
Via CBS12 News, an article on a state report shows Florida may run out of fresh drinking water: According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida might be running out of fresh drinking water. The state’s current fresh water supply is projected to not be able to keep up with how many people are […]
Read more »Understanding the Real Fight Over Water in Arizona
July 17th, 2023
Via Bloomberg, an interview discussing at Arizona’s water: Arizona recently announced new constraints on housing development in the areas around Phoenix. At issue is water rights and scarcity, which have been a challenge for the US Southwest for as long as people have been living there. That being said, the region is currently in the […]
Read more »How a Saudi firm Tapped a Gusher of Water in Drought-Stricken Arizona
July 17th, 2023
Courtesy of The Washington Post, an article on how lax rules allowed a foreign-owned company to pump water from state land to grow alfalfa for the kingdom’s cattle: A megadrought has seared Arizona, stressing its rivers and reservoirs and reducing water to a trickle in the homes of farmworkers near this desert valley. But green […]
Read more »The Parched Tiger: Indus Intrusion – India’s Aggressive Maneuvers on Pakistan’s Waters
July 17th, 2023
Via Modern Diplomacy, commentary on Indian/Pakistani tensions over water: Water, a precious resource has become the center of a fierce battle between India and Pakistan. At the heart of this conflict lies the mighty Indus River, a lifeline for Pakistan’s agricultural sector and source of livelihood for millions. In recent years, India’s actions have raised […]
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