This section explores the nuances of global water challenges, featuring insights by our researchers, collaborative pieces with our partners, and Q&A styled dialogues with industry experts. It complements our work by providing context, commentary, and a deeper understanding of our research findings.
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: The Death of the Aral Sea
In the 20th century, society was either ignorant of, or ignored, the consequences of bad water management. The goal was economic development at all costs.
Huffington Post: Our Disappearing Snows: Climate Change and Water Resources
As the Earth has warmed over the past 30 years, the global water cycle has begun to change. In particular, our snows have begun to disappear. The implications for the water systems we’ve built and operate are vast and pervasive.
Response to Washington Post Article “Water Utilities Charge More to Offset Low-Flow Toilets, Faucets and Shower Heads”
A recent Washington Post article erroneously stated: “Federally mandated low-flow toilets, shower heads and faucets are taking a financial toll on the nation’s water…
What about Desalination during the Drought?
When discussing the current drought in California, there is often talk of desalination and its potential to increase our freshwater supply. Desalination, the process of removing salt and minerals…
Planning For Rain: Why Storm Water Management Matters during the Drought
It’s been weeks, even months, since some parts of California have gotten rain, and it’s likely it will be a few more months before rains return.
The Multiple Benefits of Water Conservation and Efficiency for California
California farmers have made great progress in updating and modernizing irrigation technologies and practices.
GreenBiz Blog: The Three Questions You Need To Ask about Assessing Water Risk
Do your company’s risk assessment processes consider water risk for every major capital decision, as well as operational management and supply chain partner screening?
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: Why Has the Response to the California Drought Been so Weak?
In the past few weeks, I have had been asked the same question by reporters, friends, strangers, and even a colleague who posts regularly on this very ScienceBlogs site (the prolific and thoughtful Greg Laden): why, if the California drought is so bad, has the response been so tepid?
Over Twenty-Five Years Later, How Does the Drought in California Compare?
In the midst of the California drought and the hot summer months ahead, more data and public information are needed about what to expect and what are our options for action.
Can We Reasonably Expect the Private Sector to Advance Sustainable Water Management? Should We?
Over the past several years, the CEO Water Mandate has articulated to businesses why and how they can advance sustainable water management by making their own operations more efficient and by contributing to watershed efforts to promote sustainability.