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Report: Water, Sanitation Integral to Ending World Hunger

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Droughts, floods, and a lack of clean water slow the elimination of food insecurity in developing nations.

Infographic: Wastewater in California’s Oil Fields

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The oil industry's relationship to water is governed by a surprising ratio.

Amid California Drought, Oil Industry Wastewater Attracts New Scrutiny

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State and federal authorities move to tame use of aquifers as…

Unstable Slopes: Nepal Landslide Highlights Risk to Lives and Infrastructure in Himalayas

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Triggered by the April 25 earthquake, Kali Gandaki landslide reveals long-term challenges in the world’s highest mountain range.

California Drought Effect on Food Prices – Not Much

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Groundwater, food imports, low fuel prices, and a strong American dollar have more influence on prices than drought.

Infographic: California Urban Water Conservation Standards

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Cities must cut water use by 25 percent in 2015. On May 5,…

California Farms Use How Much Water? Nobody Really Knows

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No comprehensive data exist on agricultural water consumption.

Infographic: California Freshwater Withdrawals

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A breakdown of where California's water is used most, from fracking and Nestle's bottling plant to almonds and lawns.

Gila River Diversion in New Mexico Pits New West vs Old

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Debate demonstrates the power of water in the drying American West.

California Drought Prompts Personal Adjustments

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This drought is different, people say — much different.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Receives Temporary Dam

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Rock barriers will deflect saltwater intrusion in California’s most important water body.

Nepal Earthquake Damages At Least 14 Hydropower Dams

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Nation's power grid loses more than 30 percent of generating capacity.