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East Coast Saltwater Intrusion

Dead Tree Standing: Saltwater Threatens Coastal Forests and Ecosystem Services

Dead Tree Standing: Saltwater Threatens Coastal Forests and Ecosystem Services

As sea levels rise, ghost forests expand.

“Fighting for Inches” in the Southeast’s Struggle With Salt

“Fighting for Inches” in the Southeast’s Struggle With Salt

Can coastal agriculture withstand rising seas, migrating marshlands, and frequent storms?

Saltwater Intrusion, a “Slow Poison” to East Coast Drinking Water

Saltwater Intrusion, a “Slow Poison” to East Coast Drinking Water

At a rate of 400 feet per year, saltwater is migrating west from the ocean to once-secure inland groundwater reserves.

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Native American tribes came together to secure their rights to Colorado River water. 4 states are stalling the deal

Native American tribes came together to secure their rights to Colorado River water. 4 states are stalling the deal

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Want to predict wildfires? The key may be underground

Want to predict wildfires? The key may be underground

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Betting on Lake Mead’s Demise

Betting on Lake Mead’s Demise

An online prediction market offers wagers on a shrinking Lake Mead.
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Trump Moves to Open America’s Wildest Forests to the Bulldozer

Trump Moves to Open America’s Wildest Forests to the Bulldozer

A reckless plan to strip protections from millions of acres of roadless wilderness.
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U.S. Homes Show Three-Decade Decline in Indoor Water Use

U.S. Homes Show Three-Decade Decline in Indoor Water Use

Long-term drop in residential use is a federal policy success story.
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Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires

Setting Fires On Purpose to Cut Risk of Catastrophic Wildfires

A centuries-old tool for safety.
June 18, 2026
When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer

When Forests Burn, Lakes Suffer

Severe fires can damage soils, increase runoff, and degrade water quality in remote watersheds.
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Ethanol Was Marketed to Help Agriculture. But It Fouled Our Water and Injured Our Health.

Ethanol Was Marketed to Help Agriculture. But It Fouled Our Water and Injured Our Health.

The value proposition for fuel from corn turned out to be ruinous.
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