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Detroit flooding previews risks from a warming climate
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Detroit flooding previews risks from a warming climate

Urban infrastructure in many cities was not built for current and future climate pressures.
Five bright spots in the Mekong
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Five bright spots in the Mekong

Southeast Asia's main waterway faces substantial challenges. But these five developments could change the river's course.

Minnesota pipeline opponents file federal lawsuit to halt construction
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Minnesota pipeline opponents file federal lawsuit to halt construction

Two Minnesota Ojibwe communities and two environmental organizations filed a lawsuit against the Line 3 oil pipeline in order to halt construction in that state.

Dry land and rearing cattle

Dry land and rearing cattle

Prolonged dry periods can have a devastating effect on the herd, and thus the livelihood of many residents in Central and West Texas.

Colorado River Indian tribes take another step toward marketing valuable water in Arizona
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Colorado River Indian tribes take another step toward marketing valuable water in Arizona

The tribes unveiled draft legislation to allow their water to be leased to users in Arizona off the reservation or stored underground.

The year in water, 2020
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The year in water, 2020

Like the pandemic, water crises stem from environmental neglect and failures of leadership, and the repercussions of both are becoming more apparent every year. 2020 was no different.

Peter Gleick: Water scarcity will increase risk of conflict, says new national intelligence report
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Peter Gleick: Water scarcity will increase risk of conflict, says new national intelligence report

But report is less comprehensive than previous assessments and omits key flashpoints for water conflict.

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