ChatGPT may seem like this magical, disembodied oracle that exists to answer all our questions and help us with tasks like image generation, but it has a real, physical cost beyond the money we have ...

Lake Mead remains only one-third full as officials warn that the reservoir's dangerously low water levels could mean breaching a more than 104-year-old water agreement between seven states. Western ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

WSSC Water is urging customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties to only use water for essential purposes after several water main breaks and leaks. The essential-water-use-only request was ...

Water reuse is a vital solution to growing water insecurity—offering a reliable, climate-resilient supply for cities and industries facing increasing stress on traditional water sources. While the ...

Water powers our lives. It feeds our crops, keeps factories running, generates electricity, and fills our taps. But until now, no one had a clear, national picture of how much water we're using—and ...

State leaders gathered in Washington amid threats of lawsuits over a diminishing water supply. They reported mixed progress. By Scott Dance Reporting from Washington Governors from six of the seven ...

Against the backdrop of climate change and dwindling water resources, supplying water to large metropolitan areas is becoming an increasingly challenging task for public authorities, who must find ...

Cooper Katz McKim produces NPR's daily economics podcast The Indicator from Planet Money. Before The Indicator, McKim reported at NPR Member stations in South Carolina and Wyoming. At Wyoming Public ...

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