Water Scarcity News Features

81. California Drought Worsens From “Extreme” To “Exceptional” 9/1/2021

    It’s widely known that California’s most recent drought has been intensifying, with any hopes of an end to those conditions seemingly far away.

82. Citing COVID-19 Surge, Orlando Mayor Calls For Drinking Water Reduction 8/31/2021

    Two of the world’s most persistent epidemics seem to be accelerating at once in Florida, where a major city’s mayor has asked residents to reduce their use of potable water as COVID-19 cases surge.

83. Following Drought Concerns, Facebook Pledges To Restore Water In Arizona 8/25/2021

    As plans around a major Big Tech investment in Arizona came to light recently, controversy over how it would impact one of the region’s most precious resources have dominated attention. Now, it appears that controversy has led to much-needed changes.

84. Big Business Starts To Get Serious About Water Scarcity 8/15/2021

    As water resources are nearing a critical point, with population growth and environmental factors putting the squeeze on supplies, water scarcity has been an emerging concern across the globe.

85. As Drought Worsens, Colorado May Pay People Not To Use Water 8/11/2021

    As drought grips much of the U.S., and one of its most vital source-water bodies in particular, state legislators may soon begin offering financial compensation to those who choose not to use that source’s water.

86. Drought Covers 95% Of West, Expected To Last Until Fall 7/28/2021

    As much of the Western United States is beleaguered by source water scarcity, research shows that the problem will persist for months.

87. UN Identifies Drought As “Next Pandemic” 7/8/2021

    As the world continues on the road to recovery from the global COVID-19 crisis, its preeminent international relations body already sees the next pandemic on the horizon: source water scarcity.

88. Something For Everyone In This Stack Of Water Conservation Tips 6/15/2021

    With temperatures rising and summer just around the corner, water meters are about to be speeding up. Not only can that get expensive, but water utilities in many parts of the country are struggling to keep up with demand.

89. Facing Record-Breaking Drought, U.S. Water Managers Appeal For Help 6/9/2021

    Numerous signs are emerging to indicate that much of the U.S. is facing significant source water scarcity issues, from Colorado to Southern Nevada.

90. California's Potential Drought Declaration Could Trigger Water War 5/12/2021

    As California faces worsening drought conditions, a statewide drought declaration could instigate critical conservation efforts from businesses and residents.