Report suggests that groundwater depletion a security crisis
Groundwater, a lifeline for millions, faces a crisis from overuse and drought, according to the 2024 final report of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
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Court partially rules in favor of environmental groups, citing flaws in the groundwater analysis of the Converse County Oil and Gas Project in Wyoming.
Water issues featured in New Mexico State of the State address
Water issues were a key topic in New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham's January 17 "State of the State" speech to both chambers at the opening ceremony of the 30-day legislative session.
Groundwater depletion leading to fissures across US Southwest
Over-pumping of groundwater in the US Southwest is causing large fissures, signaling a looming water crisis according to some experts.
A new report from the United Nations warns that climate change actions must be taken now. The report paints a dire picture of water availability in the American southwest. It's unclear whether laws...