Southern California has become the cradle of water recycling in the United States, with several flagship projects aiming to become the gold standard for water purification. By Edvard Pettersson, Courthouse News Service Can wastewater be made potable again on a...
By Franco Montalto, Drexel University “When it rains, it pours” once was a metaphor for bad things happening in clusters. Now it’s becoming a statement of fact about rainfall in a changing climate. Across the continental U.S., intense single-day precipitation...
By Mackenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego This story was first published by Voice of San Diego. Sign up for VOSD’s newsletters here. Facing rising costs and rates, the leaders of San Diego’s water lifelines are looking to sell some of...
Annual Colorado River flows have decreased an average of four million acre-feet since the 21st century, while the number of thirsty people and crops continues to grow. What if the region could create new water? By Amanda Pomporo, Courthouse News...
A startup claims it can store carbon dioxide in the toxic brine produced by desalination plants. By Jake Bittle, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. As the world grapples with rising...
