The Colorado River water management crisis has reached another critical moment. There is a deadline on the wall, and the West just missed it. February 14th came and went without agreement among the seven Colorado River Basin states on how to manage one of the most critical water systems in North America. It wasn’t the first missed […]
Insights from a new UC San Diego study on the hidden drivers of drought risk I’ve always appreciated having the University of California, San Diego practically “up the street” from where I live. Beyond the ocean views and the innovation culture, UCSD continues to deliver research that reshapes how we think about climate, agriculture, and water. […]
What’s the Issue? Water is one of our most precious resources, yet it is increasingly under pressure from urbanization, climate change, and rising demand. Every second, two more people move to urban areas, and 50% of the world’s population now lives in megacities with 10 million or more residents. This rapid growth strains existing water […]