Last week we learned that individuals’ home water consumption doesn’t really make a dent in the water supply, and the benefit of personal water conservation is saving energy. So, who does affect the water supply? And why should they conserve water?
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What biologists see from the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake
Half of the Great Salt Lake in Utah has now dried up but scientists say there’s still some time left to reverse its decline.
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The Colorado River rarely reaches the sea. Here’s why
More than half of the Colorado River’s water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed, a new study finds. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms.