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With Dams Removed, Salmon Will Have the Run of a Western River
August 27th, 2024
Courtesy of the New York Times, a report on the U.S.’s largest dam removal project which is nearly complete after a lengthy campaign by Native tribes to restore the river at the California-Oregon border: The Klamath River was once so flush with fish that local tribes ate salmon at every meal: flame-roasted filets on redwood […]
Read more »Ensuring Water Security In Rural Morocco: A Bold Step Towards Sustainable Development
August 27th, 2024
Via Eurasia Review, a look at water security in rural Morocco: In the face of growing water scarcity, Morocco has taken significant strides to secure its water resources and ensure access to clean drinking water for all its citizens. The construction of mobile seawater desalination plants and the deployment of tanker trucks to supply drinking […]
Read more »AI Demands Water and Energy From An Already Thirsty California
August 27th, 2024
Artificial intelligence technology is guzzling water and energy in California and around the globe – by some estimates, ChatGPT uses about 16 ounces of water for as little as 10 queries, while AI-generated answers from Google use up to 8.9 watt-hours of electricity per request – yet most tech companies have not been forthcoming about […]
Read more »When the Heat Is On, Water Can Still Be Off in Great Lakes Cities
August 26th, 2024
Via Circle of Blue, a report on formal water shutoff policies in some U.S. cities which are ill-defined for extreme heat: When an early summer heat wave enveloped the Great Lakes region last month, Cleveland officials stepped in to offer relief. They reminded residents of the availability of splash pads for outdoor water recreation. And […]
Read more »It’s 2024: Is Drought Optional?
August 26th, 2024
Via Asterik Magazine, commentary on the potential for desalination to support the Colorado River and other critical U.S. water needs: In the early 20th century, the United States diverted and dammed nearly every major river that runs through the West, ushering in an era of unparalleled dominion over water. Today, California once again struggles with […]
Read more »Millions of Bangladeshis Stranded By Floods. Many Blame India.
August 26th, 2024
Via CNN, a report on recent flooding in Bangladesh which many victims blame on India: Wading through muddy floodwaters up to chest height, hundreds of people slowly make their way to safety, their belongings held high above their heads to keep them dry. Entering the city of Feni in southeast Bangladesh, it becomes clear why […]
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