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.
A Tale of Two Farms: How Water Efficiency Could Help Drought-Proof California Farms
For many California farmers, this growing season has been the “worst of times”. While all of the state is in the midst of a severe drought, conditions are most acute in the state’s most productive agricultural region.
Urban Water Conservation and Efficiency – Enormous Potential, Close to Home
As California continues to face severe drought conditions, a new report released today by NRDC and the Pacific Institute tallies the huge potential to lower water use in…
NRDC Switchboard: Making the Most of California’s Rain – New Report Shows How Capturing Stormwater Can Help Make Our Water Supplies More Reliable.
For much of California, 2013 was the driest year since the state started keeping records more than 150 years ago. In May, measurements of the Sierra Nevada…
Huffington Post: Solving California’s Water Problems
For over 150 years, Californians have argued, litigated, yelled, and otherwise fought over water. California is a big state – we have redwood forests, desert regions, mountains, coasts, rich agricultural lands, amazing natural ecosystems.
Huffington Post: The Untapped Savings in California’s Water Supply
For over 150 years, Californians have argued, litigated, yelled, and otherwise fought over water. California is a big state – we have redwood forests, desert regions, mountains, coasts, rich agricultural lands, amazing natural ecosystems.
Huffington Post: Will New Climate Regulations Destroy the Economy? (Hint: No.)
There is a long history of claims that new rules to protect the environment or human health will seriously harm the United States economy.
Huffington Post: Water and Conflict in Syria
Starting in 2006 and lasting through 2011, Syria suffered the worst long-term drought and the most severe set of crop failures in recorded history. In a new research paper, I’ve looked at the role of regional drought…
Reflections from the CEO Water Mandate’s Meetings in Peru
About a month ago, Jason Morrison, Mai-Lan Ha, Stefanie Woodward, and I flew to Lima, Peru to convene the CEO Water Mandate’s thirteenth multi-stakeholder conference.
Huffington Post: Throwing Away Good Water
On April 16, security cameras recorded some teenage delinquents trespassing around the Mount Tabor Reservoir No. 5 in Portland, Oregon. One of them was seen peeing through the fence.
National Geographic ScienceBlogs: On the Back of an Envelope: That Glass of Water in a Restaurant?
And as appropriate, there is growing debate about what we, as citizens, communities, corporations, and governments should do to tackle water shortages and the bigger question of sustainable water policy.