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Is Water The ‘Forgotten Piece’ Of The Climate Puzzle?
May 24th, 2023
Via Forbes, an article on water scarcity in the UK: At times it can feel like cutting carbon is the only game in town when it comes to all matters relating to climate change. Obviously, reducing carbon emissions will be key to a more sustainable future, but there are also other issues that will need […]
Read more »Iran Says ‘Reserves’ Right To Act On Afghan Water Dispute
May 24th, 2023
Via Terra Daily, a report on continued water tension between Iran and Afghanistan: Iran said Friday it “reserves” the right to take action as a dispute with Afghanistan escalates over an upstream river dam that restricts the flow of water into the country. “The Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its rights to take necessary measures […]
Read more »Breaking Down The”Breakthrough” Colorado River Deal
May 24th, 2023
Via The Land Desk, thoughtful analysis of the “breakthrough” Colorado River deal which likely won’t be enough to save the river system: The News: Arizona, California, and Nevada have come up with a landmark agreement to slash their consumption of Colorado River water by 3 million acre-feet in coming years. The Colorado River and its reservoirs […]
Read more »UN: Iraq Will Only Be Able To Meet 15% of Its Water Needs by 2035
May 24th, 2023
Via The National News, a report on Iraq’s growing water crisis, where ninety per cent of country’s rivers are polluted, with seven million people currently grappling with limited access to clean water: Iraq will only be able to meet 15 per cent of its water demands by 2035 if current trends continue, a top UN official […]
Read more »The Colorado River Is Shrinking. See What’s Using All the Water.
May 23rd, 2023
Courtesy of the New York Times, an interesting graphical look at how the Colorado River’s water is used: Hint: It’s less about long showers and more about what’s for dinner. The water supply that 40 million Americans rely on has been pushed to its limit. Reservoirs and wells are running low. This week, the states […]
Read more »U.S. Supreme Court Wrestles With Questions Over Navajo Nation’s Water Rights
May 23rd, 2023
Via NPR, an article on the U.S. Supreme Court’s consideration of the Navajo Nation’s water rights: On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could alter the already intense battle over water rights in the parched American Southwest. For more than 20 years, the Navajo Nation has fought for access to […]
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