A new UNICEF and WHO report reveals billions still lack safe drinking water and sanitation, with stark inequalities in rural and Indigenous areas.
Tag: Colorado River Basin
Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought
A University of Colorado Boulder study shows human-caused climate change is worsening the Colorado River Basin’s megadrought by reducing rainfall and intensifying water shortages.
Colorado’s congressional delegation calls on federal officials to release $140 million for critical drought and habitat projects to support the Colorado River headwaters.
Data Centers, AI and Water: Navigating the new resource demand
AI data centers are booming—but so are their demands on water and power. A new report warns Western states to act before critical resources run dry.
NASA data shows Arizona lost groundwater equal to Lake Mead’s capacity, driven by drought and farming. Some areas benefit from management zones.
The Bureau of Reclamation announced $200 million in funding for major water reuse projects in Arizona and Utah to boost long-term drought resilience. Another $130 million in funding will open soon.