Water Scarcity Resources

  1. Bezos Earth Fund Should Focus On Water 11/29/2022

    With Jeff Bezos announcing that he will be donating most of his wealth to philanthropic causes during his lifetime, I decided to repost my 2018 open letter to him on why his philanthropy should be directed towards water issues.

  2. Cryptocurrency And Water 11/18/2022

    With the meltdown of FTX and the price of Bitcoin sinking to a quarter of its high water mark of over $64,000 in value (now maybe two bit Bitcoin?), I decided to resurrect my 2018 post Is Cryptocurrency Going Down the Drain?...

  3. What Is A Flash Drought? An Earth Scientist Explains 11/10/2022

    Many people are familiar with flash floods — torrents that develop quickly after heavy rainfall. But there’s also such a thing as a flash drought, and these sudden, extreme dry spells are becoming a big concern for farmers and water utilities.

  4. Water Is Technology 10/7/2022

    When we think of high tech, we typically think about electricity. Fair enough. But power up a deeper search and you'll see how integral water is to the high-tech world.

  5. Desalinating Seawater Sounds Easy, But There Are Cheaper And More Sustainable Ways To Meet People's Water Needs 9/22/2022

    Coastal urban centers around the world are urgently looking for new, sustainable water sources as their local supplies become less reliable. In the U.S., the issue is especially pressing in California, which is coping with a record-setting, multidecadal drought.

  6. Utilities And Water Efficiency: Taking A Leadership Role 9/9/2022

    Water is an essential resource, and utility customers’ lives count on a reliable flow of it coming out of their tap. In order to protect natural resources, a utility must be responsible and manage water wisely, while still operating at a level that supports all the needs of customers. The first step is talking about water efficiency.

  7. What Is A Heat Dome? An Atmospheric Scientist Explains The Weather Phenomenon Baking California And The West 9/6/2022

    A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area. The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to suffer through stagnant, hot air that can feel like an oven.

  8. The Core Of The Water Crisis 9/1/2022

    Our relationship with water and the quality of said water plays a major role in shaping the course of our lives. It’s uncommon for many people to give access to clean, safe water a second thought as it’s a given that the majority of the environments that engulf our everyday lives will be able to provide this basic need.

  9. Major Municipal Water Providers Act On Colorado River Crisis 8/30/2022

    Several large municipal water providers commit to significant reductions in water use.

  10. 12 Projects That Highlight Groundwater Management Best Practices 8/25/2022

    Explore examples showcasing infrastructure projects around the world that are helping to manage groundwater.