Aug 11, 2026 | Climate, Featured, Sustainability, Water
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River system. The water level at Lake Mead hit 1,040.4 feet above sea level Friday,...
Jul 23, 2026 | Great Lakes, Sustainability, Water
In a time of political polarization, it’s easy to forget that the vast majority of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs – 80% or more, depending on the poll – value environmental conservation. However, this support is not easily or often translated into...
Jul 16, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing, Water
As technology advances, demand for natural resources like water and minerals that power semiconductors and data processing centers is growing, too. According to a 2025 report from the World Economic Forum, semiconductors and data centers now consume 1.5 trillion...
Jul 9, 2026 | Great Lakes, Water
In the United States, PFAS chemicals are so ubiquitous — found in everything from frying pans to skincare — that nearly all of the country’s population likely has measurable levels of the so-called “forever chemicals” in their blood. It’s only in...
Jul 8, 2026 | Featured, Great Lakes, Water
Toxic algal blooms are a big enough threat that Lake Erie is dotted with little buoys, constantly monitoring how much algae is in the water. It takes several minutes in a zippy speedboat to travel far enough offshore to see one of the buoys up close. On the way, one...
Jul 2, 2026 | Drones, Featured, Great Lakes, Water
The Great Lakes are not just a postcard backdrop for summer boating. They are one of the world’s most important freshwater systems, holding about 21% of the planet’s surface fresh water and 84% of North America’s surface fresh water, according to the U.S....
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