Faux Better or Worse
To save water, some cities let residents replace grass lawns with artificial turf. Environmentalists call for xeriscaping. Aesthetes wince.
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Water
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From Sewage to Artichokes
Wastewater recycling and other water-efficiency programs are saving aquifers and helping a famed produce industry thrive.
Drought-Proofing California by 2020
Higher water bills spark ratepayer revolts but may also dampen Californians' proclivity to use more wet stuff than necessary.
The World Water Crisis: High Cost, Low Priority
Clean and steady water that circumstance denies to up to two-thirds of the world's population remains a low priority even as trillions are spent on carbon and stimulus initiatives, a new United Nations report states.
The Man Who Bridges Troubled Waters
Aaron Wolf mediates disputes, helping enemies realize that no one deserves to have the water shut off.
Do They Take Their Brollies With Them?
The Cocktail Napkin: A look at some current research that merits a raised eyebrow or a painful grin.
Working Around Salty Residue in Nation’s Breadbasket
Salt buildup in America's most productive farming area could idle thousands of acres. But there are, ahem, solutions ...
If You Can’t Raise the River, Modernize the Canal
Caught between a rock and dry place, California tries automating farm water delivery.
The Next Market Crunch: Water
To stave off water crises created by climate change, we need new systems that manage water, energy and ecosystems together. Here's why.