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Texas Towns Frack Their Way To Drought Conditions
Antonia Juhasz: Fate of Texas is a reminder of the dangers of hydro-fracking techniques now embraced by President Obama.
Never Again Enough: Field Notes from a Drying West
The crucial question for Phoenix, for the Colorado, and for the greater part of the American West is this: How long will the water hold out?
A Fossil Fuel-Free New York State by 2050
A detailed new study shows how New York state could feasibly - and to considerable economic benefit - convert to a fossil fuel-free economy by 2050, providing a promising …
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“Human Beings Have No Right to Water” and Other Words of Wisdom From Your Friendly Neighborhood Global Oligarch
This is the world according to corporations is leading to the inevitable extinction of our species.
Putting Water Back in Public Hands
Nick Buxton: Paris and other cities have remunicipalised water that had been privatized saving users money and introducing more democracy and transparency.
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Just Say No to Multinationals? For Rural Communities, It’s Not Always That Simple
Nestle is proposing to gain access to the spring via a water exchange with Cascade Locks.
How Resource Scarcity and Climate Change Could Produce a Global Explosion
The coming decades could see a tidal wave of rebellion and conflict over oil, water, land, and more.
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EPA Survey: Over Half of American Rivers and Streams Are in Poor Condition
The majority of the rivers and streams in America are in
Worst Drought in 1,000 Years Could Begin in Eight Years
High-resolution climate models show four new climate scenarios with more detail and accuracy.
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Protesters Fight Nestle Bid to Tap into Scenic Columbia River Gorge Spring
Legal challenges are expected to delay the proposal for years, but opposition has been vocal from the beginning.