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fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Increasing Tensions in Kashmir Threaten Water Security for Over 200 Million People

Militants targeted tourists in Kashmir, resulting in 26 deaths and escalated tensions between India and Pakistan involving the Indus Waters Treaty.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Families torn apart, charges of kidnap and theft: how plans for a giant mine have sown distrust and unrest in the hills of Jerico

Local farmers in Jerico, Colombia resist mining efforts by AngloGold Ashanti, fearing severe environmental damage and impacts on water sources vital for their community.
#climate-change
Data science
fromNature
4 months ago

High temporal variability not trend dominates Mediterranean precipitation - Nature

The Mediterranean region faces serious water resource issues due to fluctuations in precipitation and potential climate change impacts.
Data science
fromNature
5 months ago

Reply to: Atlantic oceanic droughts do not threaten Asian water tower - Nature

International collaboration is crucial for addressing environmental and hydrological challenges due to climate change.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

How bad is glacier melt and why does it matter? DW 03/21/2025

Rapid glacier retreat poses severe risks to ecosystems and water resources, as revealed by recent research.
Data science
fromNature
4 months ago

High temporal variability not trend dominates Mediterranean precipitation - Nature

The Mediterranean region faces serious water resource issues due to fluctuations in precipitation and potential climate change impacts.
Data science
fromNature
5 months ago

Reply to: Atlantic oceanic droughts do not threaten Asian water tower - Nature

International collaboration is crucial for addressing environmental and hydrological challenges due to climate change.
more#climate-change
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mining companies are pumping seawater into the driest place on Earth. But has the damage been done?

Mining activities in northern Chile are depleting local water resources and harming ecosystems, despite claims of sustainability by industry leaders.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Hosepipe ban looms for millions of Yorkshire households

Millions of Yorkshire households are facing a potential hosepipe ban in two weeks time to cope with the county's drought. Internal Yorkshire Water documents suggest a temporary ban for its five million customers has been pencilled in for July 14.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Are we witnessing the death of international law?

The escalation of violence in Kashmir and the threat of water supply disruptions highlight the erosion of international law and multilateral cooperation.
#colorado-river
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Groundwater is rapidly declining in the Colorado River Basin, satellite data show

Groundwater depletion in the Colorado River Basin is alarming, driven by agricultural demands and climate impacts.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Groundwater is rapidly declining in the Colorado River Basin, satellite data show

Groundwater depletion in the Colorado River Basin is alarming, driven by agricultural demands and climate impacts.
more#colorado-river
#california
California
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Winter 'extremes' leave California's snowpack below average

California's snowpack stands at 85% of average, down from 97% in February, amidst unusual weather extremes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

California snowpack dips down, but won't impact Bay Area water levels, officials say

California's statewide snowpack is at 85% of average, with concerns about reaching normal levels due to recent weather patterns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF politics

Trump administration releases $315 million in Biden funding it had blocked for two large new California reservoir projects

Federal funding of $315 million for California reservoir projects aims to enhance water storage and reduce drought shortages.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF politics

State considers how to spend nearly half a billion dollars available after collapse of Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion project

California officials plan to redistribute $453 million from a collapsed reservoir project to support six new water storage initiatives.
California
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Winter 'extremes' leave California's snowpack below average

California's snowpack stands at 85% of average, down from 97% in February, amidst unusual weather extremes.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

California snowpack dips down, but won't impact Bay Area water levels, officials say

California's statewide snowpack is at 85% of average, with concerns about reaching normal levels due to recent weather patterns.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Trump administration releases $315 million in Biden funding it had blocked for two large new California reservoir projects

Federal funding of $315 million for California reservoir projects aims to enhance water storage and reduce drought shortages.
more#california
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Officials warn of 'urgent invasive species threat' in Northern California

The discovery of golden mussels in California presents an urgent invasive species threat that requires immediate action and coordinated management.
Two-thirds of California's population relies on the San Joaquin Delta for water, making the spread of golden mussels a significant concern.
fromKqed
4 months ago

Apprenticeship Program Aims To Help California's Struggling Logging Industry | KQED

California logging education programs link students to job opportunities.
The state's snowpack is at nearly 100% of average for three consecutive years.
Reservoir levels in California are mostly above average, indicating a healthy water supply.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How climate change is increasing water conflicts at the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal's operation is critically dependent on freshwater availability, which is threatened by droughts, affecting global trade and local economies.
#glaciers
Environment
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

A Day Dedicated to Glaciers Reveals How Much They're Shrinking

Glaciers are critically endangered, with record losses leading to significant environmental impacts.
Environment
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

A Day Dedicated to Glaciers Reveals How Much They're Shrinking

Glaciers are critically endangered, with record losses leading to significant environmental impacts.
more#glaciers
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Balance of power: Loch Ness hydro storage schemes fuel local anxiety

Pumped hydro storage in the UK raises concerns about water levels and resource ownership.
Video games
fromHigh Country News
5 months ago

The video game that makes the climate apocalypse look good - High Country News

Alice Bucknell's project, The Alluvials, revitalizes a nearly century-old urban planning dream for Los Angeles, addressing modern environmental concerns.
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