Despite California groundwater law, challenges remain
In 2014, Gov. Jerry Brown signed historic legislation establishing a framework for California to begin managing groundwater in an effort to curb widespread overpumping, which…
Mystery groundwater upsurge floods homes in Libyan coastal town | Environment News
Much of Libya is bone-dry desert but one Mediterranean coastal town is suffering the opposite problem – its houses and fields have been inundated by…
Their land is sinking. But Tulare Lake farm barons defy calls to cut groundwater pumping
CORCORAN, Calif. — Earlier this year, as floodwaters rushed toward the San Joaquin Valley city of Corcoran — home to roughly 20,000 people and a sprawling…
NT government should charge fracking companies more for groundwater use, economists say
The Northern Territory government is about to make fracking companies pay for groundwater use, but water economists say the fee is far too cheap and will leave taxpayers out of…
Column: There’s a bright side to all the California storms — more clean power and groundwater
SACRAMENTO — Drought-busting storms this season have given California priceless opportunities on two ecological fronts. We’re practically drowning in water already, and the heavy runoff of…