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US Climate risks are rising – a scientist looks at the dangers her children...
A new report warns that humanity has a brief but rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable and sustainable future.
New flood maps show US damage rising 26% in next 30 years due to...
Flooding is the most frequent and costliest natural disaster in the United States, and its costs are projected to rise as the climate warms.
Devastating Colorado fires cap a year of climate disasters in 2021, with one side...
The year 2021 was filled with climate disasters from coast to coast, some so intense they surprised even the scientists who study them.
‘Zero Day’ for California water? Not yet, but unprecedented water restrictions send a sharp...
California’s announcement represents uncharted territory and is meant to promote water conservation in what is already a dry water year.
The US is making plans to replace all of its lead water pipes from...
The Biden administration has released a plan to accelerate removal of lead water pipes and lead paint from U.S. homes.
California’s water supplies are in trouble as climate change worsens natural dry spells, especially...
The outlook for rain and snow this winter, when most of the state’s yearly precipitation arrives, isn’t promising.
As climate change parches the Southwest, here’s a better way to share water from...
With users facing severe water shortages, the 1922 Colorado Compact is inadequate to deal with scarcity, and a better approach is needed.
Ancient groundwater: Why the water you’re drinking may be thousands of years old
As wells run dry due to development, population growth and climate change, old groundwater is becoming increasingly important.
Avoiding water bankruptcy in the drought-troubled Southwest: What the US and Iran can learn...
Past mistakes offer important lessons for future plans in the Southwest and other regions increasingly experiencing drought and water shortages.
Monsoons make deserts bloom in the US Southwest, but climate change is making these...
Understanding monsoons is critical for educating communities about their benefits and risks, and about how to stay safe from flash flooding.