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Colorado River states bought time with a 3-year water conservation deal – now they...
The May 2023 deal staves off an immediate water crisis but does not solve long-term problems in the Colorado River Basin.
The Colorado River drought crisis: 5 essential reads
Five articles from The Conversation’s archive explain what’s happening and what’s at stake in the Colorado River basin’s drought crisis.
Epic snow from all those atmospheric rivers in the West is starting to melt,...
A meteorologist explains how 2023’s storms compare to past extremes and what to expect in the future.
Fines for breaking US pollution laws can vary widely among states – that may...
The variability in pollution laws nationwide may be caused by the EPA not requiring state enforcement.
Is the Western drought finally ending? That depends on where you look
Even a deep snowpack in the West likely won't be enough to end the drought.
As climate change and overuse shrink Lake Powell, the emergent landscape is coming back...
Lake Powell’s decline offers an opportunity to recover the landscape at Glen Canyon, but it also presents serious challenges.
Why rain on snow in the California mountains worries scientists
Professor Keith Musselman explains the complex risks rain on snow creates and how they might change in a warming climate.
A new strategy for western states to adapt to long-term drought: Customized water pricing
Rather than raising everyone’s water prices, we propose a customized approach that lets individual consumers decide whether to pay higher prices.
Human actions created the Salton Sea, California’s largest lake – here’s how to save...
Irrigation practices that maintained the Salton Sea have been reduced, and excess water is being transferred to coastal cities instead.
Cheap sewer pipe repairs can push toxic fumes into homes and schools – here’s...
Across the U.S., children and adults are increasingly exposed to harmful chemicals from a source few people are even aware of.