Stories Tagged as
Water use
Some climate-conscious homeowners are embracing at-home water reuse
Jun 30, 2023
Some conservationists see greywater recycling as the next frontier in sustainable living.
The Colorado River water rights deal is a stopgap. What's next?
May 23, 2023
This proposal could save the river system from imminent collapse, but in 2026, the current drought management guidelines will expire.
To make the most of a new Ford electric truck plant, Tennessee neighbors need sewer help
by
Blake Farmer
Dec 21, 2022
Ford needed a sewer line to build its $5.6 billion plant in Tennessee. But neighboring communities now have to build their own wastewater system to accommodate new residents who come for the new plant jobs.
Feds tell Western states to cut back on water from Colorado River — or else
Jun 23, 2022
"This is scary stuff," one researcher tells us.
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.
Drought has California farms destroying crops, rather than pay for water
Aug 16, 2021
The Woolf ranch in California’s Central Valley is scaling down its almond orchards to focus on less water-intensive crops, like tomatoes.
The underground story of what happens to wastewater
by
Andy Uhler
Feb 1, 2016
Conserving water in drought areas actually makes treating wastewater more difficult.
For public good, not for profit.
In dry California, using price to police water use
Oct 16, 2014
California cities don't like the word "rationing," but "pricing" can serve the same purpose.
Answering your questions: Bottled water vs. soda?
Aug 13, 2009
Thanks to Toni from Winston-Salem NC for writing in to ask why environmental tips focus on reducing the use of bottled water, but don't tend to...