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Ohio State-Led Study Projects Intensifying Droughts and Rainfall Extremes Across North America

Researchers from The Ohio State University, led by former Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center member Kyungmin Sung, now a research fellow at the Korea Environment Institute, have conducted a…

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Can Dietary Changes Help Save the Colorado River?

As climate change accelerates, the relationship between food and the environment becomes increasingly apparent. In the Western United States, the depletion of the Colorado River has become a…

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How a California County Removes PFAS from Its Drinking Water

J. Wayne Miller, Ph.D. Water Treatment Plant is the nation's largest Per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAS) water treatment plant, constructed in recent years as a partnership between the…

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The Interconnected Challenges of Forests, Water, and Livelihoods in the Lesser Himalayas

The Madi River, flowing through west-central Nepal, is a typical rain-fed river originating within the Lesser Himalayas. The Himalayan mountain chain and the Tibetan Plateau form one of the world'…

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Disappearing Springs and Their Ripple Effects on Ecosystems

Globally, springs, vital conduits that bring groundwater to the surface, are vanishing due to relentless development and severe drought. These springs support uniquely specialized species and play…

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Global Climate Policy Needs a Water-Centric Approach, Argues Scientist at Amazon Reserve

In the lush expanse of the Amazon, where water seems infinite, Dr. Marcia Nunes Macedo, a leading climate scientist, warns that the future of climate stability hinges not just on managing carbon…

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Arizona Tribe Leads with Innovative Solar Canal Project

The Gila River Indian Community in Arizona has initiated a groundbreaking project to move toward sustainability and environmental preservation, marking a first in the United States. This…

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New Mexico Considers Using Oil and Gas Byproduct to Address Water Scarcity Amid Environmental Concerns

As New Mexico grapples with diminishing freshwater resources amidst a warming climate, state officials are contemplating the use of produced water—a byproduct of oil and gas extraction—to…

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Federal Funds Aim to Mitigate the Colorado River Crisis – A Temporary Reprieve or a Long-term Solution?

The U.S. federal government has made financial efforts to manage the crisis of the shrinking Colorado River, which is crucial to 40 million people for drinking water, food production, and…