California’s dream has turned into water nightmares
A new book looks at the Golden State’s history to understand its current water crisis.
Humans are great at giving real problems the side-eye
Two new books provide insights into the willful ignorance that lead to the West’s water woes.
Thirsty future for American West, as “megadrought” grips some of the fastest-growing U.S. cities
A subdivision under construction in Nevada. (Kenneth Kennemer/U.S. Air Force)
By Alexandra Tempus, Fair Warning
In 2002, Utah was reeling...
Questions simmer about Lake Powell’s future as drought, climate change point to a drier...
Lake Powell faces demands from stakeholders with different water needs as runoff is forecast to decline due to warmer, drier conditions.
Is renewable energy’s future dammed?
A proposed hydroelectric project on the Little Colorado River shows the tricky trade-offs in transitioning from fossil fuels.
‘This system cannot be sustained’
This year, tribal nations enter negotiations over Colorado River water.