A congressional report says Trump’s 2026 budget would cut federal help for drinking water, sewers, water recycling, and storage across the Colorado River Basin.
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A new UNICEF and WHO report reveals billions still lack safe drinking water and sanitation, with stark inequalities in rural and Indigenous areas.
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.