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War Is Exacerbating Iran’s “Water Bankruptcy”
In addition to climate change, the war has only increased pressure on Iran’s water and agricultural systems.
Climate-Fueled Heat Waves Are Creating a Water Crisis in the Southwest
Scientists are linking deadly heat waves, like the record-breaking heat dome, to pollution from fossil fuel companies.
Amid the Winter Storm, a Rural SC County Quietly Approved a $2.4B Data Center
NDAs and tax deals negotiated before public input have become standard practice for data center projects, says a critic.
With Desalination Plants Destroyed, Families in Gaza Are Drinking Salty Water
“The water is salty, and sometimes it smells strange, but we have no other choice,” 17-year-old Ruba Al-Amsha said.
EPA Proposal Threatens Ability to Block Pipelines, Other Infrastructure Projects
Critics warn the changes would deprive states and tribes of their rights and weaken freshwater-quality protections.
After a Billion-Dollar Oil Disaster, a Louisiana Community Fights for Relief
Residents remain uncertain about their water, their health, and whether legal action will help them.
Drinking Water for Millions Is Threatened as Trump Targets National Monuments
About 83 percent of water passing through public lands has no other protection besides the monument designations.
The US Economy Is Becoming Highly Dependent on a New and Untested AI Industry
Some AI companies are using techniques and financial products seen in the run-up to the great financial crisis of 2008.
Secretive New Mexico Data Center Plan Races Forward Despite Community Pushback
To power the growing demand for AI, New Mexico is gearing up to build a data center with a city-sized carbon footprint.
As California Limits Water Use, People in Prison Face Punishment for Showering
Incarcerated Californians are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis — and the state’s water restrictions.