Impacts www.fairwarning.org Thirsty future for American West as "Megadrought" grips some of the fastest-growing U.S. cities In the midst of an historic drought, the twin concerns of rapid growth and dwindling water supply have grown increasingly urgent across the Western U.S.
Solutions www.fairwarning.org "Biodegradable," a magic word for environmentally-minded consumers, isn't always a green panacea Most of these materials end up in landfills where they can generate methane, a potent greenhouse gas with climate warming effects.
Solutions www.fairwarning.org Curbside quandary: Who will fix America's ailing recycling programs? A new study finds that 54 communities have ditched their curbside recycling, but solutions may lie with government, industry and consumers.
Causes www.fairwarning.org Fields of waste: Artificial turf, touted as recycling fix for millions of scrap tires, becomes mounting disposal mess With hundreds of fields reaching end of life each year, the artificial turf industry is under pressure to find a sustainable solution.
Causes www.fairwarning.org The gas field next door: living amid old storage wells at risk of leaks Many Americans live within a city block of aging, natural gas storage wells that lack safety features to prevent major leaks.
Causes www.fairwarning.org Most states legalizing pot growing have yet to grapple with power demand Growing cannabis indoors requires a huge amount of energy, but states are doing little to limit or monitor usage.
Impacts A slow burn over burn pits Momentum grows for action on veterans' claims of serious illnesses from exposure to smoke from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
