Water Shortage
May 15, 2008--Some wine grape growers turning to dry farming methods (Washington Post)
They call it "dry farming," which is what agriculture used to be before plastic hoses hooked up to a water supply made deserts bloom. A few
May 5, 2008--Water looms as "The next oil" (Environmental News Network)
National and international attention is increasing about the vulnerability of water systems and the subsequent impacts on public health and welfare, business and
May 2, 2008--Water shortage worst in decades, official says (LA Times)
California communities face a strong possibility of water shortages and even mandatory rationing this summer because of record dry weather in
April 24, 2008--Energy's water demands worrisome (United Press International)
Add another requirement to the clean-energy checklist: low water usage. Two Virginia Tech researchers released a study this week examining the
March 27, 2008--Water-starved regions seeing explosive population growth (The Daily Green)
The latest data from the U.S.
March 9, 2008--Statewide water solution touchy issue for officials (Pueblo Chieftain)
How to clear legal obstacles, combine interests and pay for solutions for future water needs in a statewide plan were topics batted around in a lively discussion among the state&rsq
February 5, 2008--Making agriculture sustainable (Environmental News Network)
Up to 40% of the land’s surface is used for agriculture, along with 70% of the world’s fresh water supply.
January 25, 2008--As supplies dry up, growers pass on farming and sell water (Environmental News Network)
In a state (CA) where water has become an increasingly scarce commodity, a growing number of farmers are betting they can make more money selling their water supplies to thirsty cit
January 14, 2008--Water laws may throttle growth (LA Times)
Water projects in western Riverside County are on hold until March or later because the local water agency could not promise to deliver water to serve them.
