water why Drought Isn't Just a West Coast Problem You may live in an area with plenty of water. You may get too much rainfall at times. But the West Coast drought isn’t only a West Coast problem. Here’s why you should care.
water why Why a Water Pipeline Won't Fix The Drought Why don’t we just build a pipeline and move water from the east where there’s plenty to the west where it’s needed? It’s a common question, and it would seem to make sense. But it’s easier said then done. Here’s why.
LX Why Shorter Showers and Dead Lawns Won't Fix the Drought If we took shorter showers and let our lawns die, we wouldn’t have to worry about the drought. Well, not so much. While every gallon matters, the problem is much bigger than what happens at home.
LX Why Do We Build Houses in Places With Water Shortages? A large portion of the country is facing severe drought. So, why do we keep building in places without enough water? The answer is more complex than you might think.
water why Why Do We Allow Golf Courses in Places Without Enough Water? They are green paradises surrounded by brown brush. So, why do we keep building golf courses if water is so scarce in large parts of the country? It’s not just about the water.
water why America Is Facing a Water Shortage, So Why Are We Exporting It to Other Countries? Large parts of America are facing historic drought. And yet, billions of gallons of domestic water are being used for the benefit of people outside the United States. And there may be nothing that can stop the export of this life-sustaining resource.
water why Why Do We Grow Food in the Desert? It’s the winter leafy green capital of the United States. It’s also in the middle of a desert. So, why do we grow produce in an area where water is so scarce?
LX Water Is Even More Important Then You Think We live on a planet full of water. But only a tiny fraction of it is available for our daily needs. How much water do we really have, and where is at all going? It’s not your tap.
water why We Need Clean Drinking Water To Survive, So Why Do Poorer Communities Often Go Without It? Most of America has access to clean and safe drinking water right from the tap. But the water supply in communities of color is much more likely to be unhealthy or even dangerous. And according to the man who has studied the issue for decades, it’s a problem connected to our nation’s history of systemic racism and segregation.
LX What Superstorm Sandy Taught Us About Our Climate Future It’s been ten years since Hurricane Sandy devastated communities along its path. By the time it was over, the “superstorm” had killed 233 people and caused nearly $70 billion in damage. LX News Climate Storyteller Chase Cain spoke with Dr. Ken Miller at Rutgers about what we can learn from that storm and whether we should keep rebuilding in areas...
