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COLORADO RIVER BASIN
In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed- In 1963, federal engineers completed Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona for water storage and power, which turned the Colorado River colder and disrupted native fish reproduction
- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concern
- A ghost town disappeared beneath 60 feet of water after Hoover Dam was built; Lake Mead’s decline is bringing it back to lifeA submerged ghost town named St. Thomas is reappearing as Lake Mead's water levels drop. This former Mormon settlement was flooded after th...10 Aug, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
- German scientists created a sponge-like material that could pull 1.8 liters of drinking water from dry air every day, turning desert air into a potential drinking-water sourceResearchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can absorb moisture from arid air and act as a highly efficient coolant for air c...08 Aug, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers againNorth America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their number...30 Jul, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
- In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...28 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- As Lake Chad shrank to a tenth of its size, engineers revived Transaqua: A plan to pipe water 2,400 km from the Congo River to refill it, moving a whole river across a continentLake Chad's water levels have significantly decreased, impacting over thirty million people. Engineers propose Transaqua, a massive canal t...20 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisAcross the globe, our precious rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are diminishing at an alarming rate. Cutting-edge satellite imagery underscore...18 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- Officials plan to flush thousands of toilets to help refill a Utah lake and generate powerWater managers are releasing massive amounts of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to safeguard hydropower production at Lake Powell, which...08 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- The ground feels solid but deep below, Earth is slowly changingBeneath our seemingly stable world, Earth's deep interior is actively shifting. Scientific research reveals that dense rock slowly "drips" ...03 Feb, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Climate change is raising your grocery billExtreme weather events, linked to climate change, are causing significant spikes in food prices globally. A recent study highlights price s...21 Jul, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
- How climate change is raising your grocery billThese climate-driven price shocks impact consumers and pose challenges for central banks managing inflation, emphasizing the urgent need fo...21 Jul, 2025, 10.13 AM IST
- Giant lake sits on a $540 billion Lithium jackpot, but scientists warn of ‘environmental disaster’: Here is whyCalifornia's Salton Sea holds vast lithium reserves worth $540 billion, essential for electric vehicle batteries. However, extracting this ...31 Mar, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
- Rio Tinto-backed lithium tech startup set to raise second round of fundsElectraLith is developing a filtration technology that can extract lithium from brine deposits without using water or chemicals, which woul...25 Nov, 2024, 04.03 PM IST
- Why Mount Everest is becoming taller? Scientists link it to a Himalayan riverA recent study suggests that Mount Everest's height may be increasing due to the erosion of the Arun River, located near the base of the Hi...02 Oct, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
- Groundwater is vanishing worldwide, but it can be rescuedAs the planet warms, more people will need to develop water consciousness: understanding the scarcity of this resource and, when necessary ...29 Mar, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
- Ukraine war ups pressure for US oil; industry faces hurdlesBut for the next few months, he's waiting on the sidelines and struggling to get enough workers to watch over roughly 100 oil wells the com...18 Mar, 2022, 11.02 PM IST
- Neon to Nature: Nevada beyond Las VegasThe glitz of Las Vegas lures every explorer. However, a trip to Nevada can offer much more than its famed glamor. The state of Nevada, whic...27 Apr, 2020, 01.50 PM IST
- OIL India achieved highest ever gas production, 54 AGM of the companyOil India Limited, country's second largest national oil and Gas Company on Saturday stated that fiscal 2012-13 was a year of significant a...21 Sep, 2013, 04.53 PM IST
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