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Peter Gleick: Stealing Water from the Future – California’s Massive Groundwater Overdraft Newly Revealed

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A NASA report summarizing data collected from new satellites confirms what most water observers have known for a long time. Massive amounts of groundwater are being sucked out of California's Central Valley groundwater aquifers -- unreported, unmonitored, and unregulated.

Peter Gleick: Water on the Moon

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nasaimage290In a good indication of just how important water is to us, some of the most exciting news from the Moon since the initial 1969 landing has revolved around research to determine whether or not it has water.

Keeping an Eye on Water From Space

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Images Courtesy NASA Satellites are increasingly being tasked with keeping an eye on the planet’s fresh water supplies, giving scientists and governments new tools to track how water is used, who is using it, and how to better manage the fragile resource. Some of the results are alarming.

Spaceborne Perspectives: Earth’s Water From Above

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Spaceborne perspectivesDistancing the View to the World's Fresh Water to Get to Know It Better

NASA to Launch Moon Water Probe

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lcorss_artwork NASA is sending a kamikaze probe to the moon to finally end the debate over lunar water.

New Technology Gives Thirsty Plants a Voice

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sensor As many around the world anticipate the release of a new iPhone, plants in need of water are getting their own fancy gadget to “communicate” with their growers.

More Than Star Trek Optimism: Astronauts Recycle Water in Space

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nasawater In outer space, water use aboard the International Space Station is a microcosm of water use here on Earth

Endeavor mission to include water recycling equipment, other upgrades

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WASHINGTON -- Seven astronauts are set to blast off to the…
Video: A conversation with former NASA astronaut and MIR cosmonaut, Jerry Linenger

NASA sends rubber ducks down melting Titanic glacier

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WASHINGTON - The Greenland glacier possibly responsible for sinking…

Renowned artist, Greg Mort, encourages water stewardship

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PORT CLYDE, Maine - Internationally acclaimed artist, Greg…
Video: A conversation with former NASA astronaut and MIR cosmonaut, Jerry Linenger

Liquid asset entrances public, as scientists explore the possibility of water on Mars

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WASHINGTON - On a routine trip to Mars last month, the Mars Phoenix…
Video: A conversation with former NASA astronaut and MIR cosmonaut, Jerry Linenger

Video: A conversation with former NASA astronaut and MIR cosmonaut, Jerry Linenger

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NASA astronaut and MIR cosmonaut Jerry Linenger talks about his experiences in space, above the Circle of Blue.