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Farmers vs. cities in the war for water
Adriene Hill Apr 11, 2013
Water laws in the West often give priority to whose who used a water source first, often farmers. Farmers in New Mexico are fighting to regain their place at the head of the line.
That water from your shower? It could water your garden
David Weinberg Jan 14, 2013
Homeowners can directly recycle water from showers or washing machines by installing what are known as greywater systems, which divert wastewater to mulch beds in the yard.
UPDATE: Giant desalination plant faces key test in San Diego
Krissy Clark Nov 30, 2012
An effort to build the Western Hemisphere's largest seawater desalination plant faces a crucial test today, as San Diego's regional water agency votes on whether to buy all the water the plant would make.
Paying for beauty in a drought
Adam Allington Sep 14, 2012
It's not easy to maintain a beautiful lawn...especially when there's no water.
An oil refinery secures an essential material: Water
Eve Troeh Aug 21, 2012
Oil refineries are among the many industries that use large volumes of water. A refinery in water-parched southern California turned to waste water for its needs.
In Texas, water may be free, but it's not forever
Scott Tong Aug 10, 2012
Tapping the Ogallala Aquifer decades ago turned the Panhandle into fertile farmland. Drought is reviving concern that water in the ground, like oil, eventually runs out.
Facing water shortages, Indian farmers dig in
Jon Miller May 8, 2012
Fast-growing India is pumping itself dry. For the "water man," the solutions will come from the grassroots.
Peak oil? Try peak water.
Kai Ryssdal May 7, 2012
Documentary filmmaker Jessica Yu's new film, "Last Call at the Oasis," explores the water crisis in the U.S. and its impact.
Being in hot water is a good thing
John Moe Sep 16, 2011
Yesterday, a shower was given a prize. Okay, let me explain. Nick Christy's invention for a shower that recycles hot water won the Dutch Postcode...
10 Things That Will Change How You Think About Water
Katharine Crnko Apr 12, 2011
Today on the Marketplace Morning Report, we spoke to Charles Fishman, author of The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water. In...
