Stories Tagged as
Water
Nanobubbles help this lakeside cope with toxic algae — and the changing climate
Jun 5, 2024
As climate change warms water, algae is killing fish and plants in U.S. lakes, including California's Lake Elsinore. New tech could save them.
The Mexico City water crisis, explained
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
May 27, 2024
The most populated North American metro area is facing a "Day Zero" scenario, and longstanding issues with infrastructure and water management are part of the problem.
Thames Water, the UK’s biggest water company, struggles to plug a hole in its finances
Jul 6, 2023
Huge debts and raw sewage threaten the future of a major British utility.
Growing pistachios is a tough business. Here's one couple's story.
by
Lily Jamali
May 18, 2023
The Burchams own an orchard in Firebaugh, California. Like other pistachio farmers, they're grappling with a changing climate.
Liquid Death is an “entertainment machine” with a water brand attached
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 25, 2023
“We think about our marketing team more like 'Saturday Night Live,'” says Mike Cessario, the beverage startup’s co-founder and CEO.
Capturing stormwater to deal with California's drought is complicated
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 13, 2023
The infrastructure to capture California stormwater could be decades away, officials say.
Are businesses making a drop in the bucket for water security?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Aug 1, 2022
Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison, who also heads the CEO Water Mandate, says that companies can lead global action on water.
For public good, not for profit.
Outdated water infrastructure amplifies drought problems for a small Wyoming city
by
Caitlin Tan
Jul 26, 2022
Rawlins is replacing miles of leaky pipeline that's more than 100 years old. Some of the original piping is made of wood.
In rural West Texas, the demand for well water is growing
by
Zoe Kurland
Dec 14, 2021
People have been moving to far West Texas during the pandemic, but officials are concerned there isn't enough water to go around.
What does it mean for a company to be "water-positive"?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Nov 5, 2021
Journalist Amanda Schupak explains how companies like PepsiCo are trying to put more water into the environment than they take out.