Stories Tagged as
Water
On patrol with the drought police
Nov 26, 2015
Burbank is using new technology and recycling to cut water use.
Why buy water when you can have it for free?
by
Molly Wood
and Mukta Mohan
Sep 1, 2015
Bottled water is about to become the most popular packaged beverage in the U.S.
U.S. mayors tackle water problems
Jun 19, 2015
Conference will cover safety and conservation issues.
L.A. installs water pipes that can survive disaster
Jun 17, 2015
The Japanese-made pipes don't pull apart at the joints when the earth moves.
L.A.'s biggest vulnerability lies under its streets
Jun 16, 2015
A major quake could rupture the city's aging system of 7,000 miles of water pipes.
California drought threatens even oldest water rights
May 13, 2015
In California, some people have more right to water than others. Now, drought threatens even them.
For public good, not for profit.
In the Great Lakes State, Flint pays a high price for water
May 8, 2015
The plight of the bankrupt city of Flint, Michigan has long stood as the poster child for post-industrial job loss and blight in the U.S. On top of all Flint’s struggles, providing clean drinking water has become one the biggest problem facing the struggling city. U.L. Brown has seen a lot of changes since he moved […]
Raising water rates isn't just a California problem
Apr 22, 2015
Efforts to raise water rates across the country are being met with resistance.
In Mexico, things go better with...water
by
Andy Uhler
Apr 10, 2015
Mexico is fighting obesity by urging people to drink less soda and more water.