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The Past, Present and Future of the West’s Water Woes

Western states are getting hotter and drier each year, with little to no water to support agricultural operations. How did we get here, and where do we go?

by Dan Nosowitz
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Meet the Farmer Pushing for a Guaranteed Basic Income for Agricultural Workers

As California’s water crisis worsens, farmer and activist Mai Nguyen is calling on the state to support affected small-scale agricultural producers and farmworkers.

by Alexandra Jones
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How Will Fish Survive the World’s Warming Waters?

Scientists are working to breed fish that can endure and adapt to environmental changes over the next century.

by Anne N. Connor
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A Produce Garden Flourishes Beneath the Ligurian Sea

More than 100 different fruits and vegetables have taken root in Nemo’s Garden, with other underwater domes on the horizon.

by Chrissie McClatchie
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The Not-So-Bright Future of Sustainable Groundwater Use in Agriculture

It would mean a significant reduction in crop yields, according to a new study.

by Shea Swenson
Consumption-Article

Study: America’s Drinking Water Often Has Significant Levels of Lead, Arsenic and ‘Forever Chemicals’

A new nationwide study from Consumer Reports and the Guardian tested drinking water, with concerning results.

by Dan Nosowitz
Consumption-Article

EPA Announces Plan to Regulate ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

But does it go far enough? Biden has promised to address the issue.

by Dan Nosowitz
Consumption-Article

Zooey Deschanel’s Subscription Hydroponic Service Wants You to Grow 20% of Your Food

Over the past few years, actress Zooey Deschanel and her husband, producer Jacob Pechenik, have been constructing a food delivery service—sort of.

by Dan Nosowitz
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Sheet Mulching: How to Smother Weeds, Build Soil & Conserve Water the Easy Way

Why would you want to do all that the hard way?

by Brian Barth
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