Drought in the US
Since pre-history, water has played a key role in the rise of civilizations. The Sumerians relied on their knowledge of irrigation to raise crops in the arid desert, the Egyptians relied on yearly...
View ArticleGroundwater Depletion in the US
Last week I covered the drought in California and the possible issues that will rise out of that situation. As noted in the previous post, the lowering surface of Lake Mead is one of the many factors...
View ArticleDevelopments in California’s Drought
In this final post, we will revisit California’s issues with the drought that was first discussed under “Drought in the U.S.” If you glanced at a newspaper or a ticker tape on CNN, you may have seen...
View ArticleCalifornia Drought Relief or Problems by El Niño
Droughts are indicative of little or no moisture (i.e.: rain) to a particular area on Earth. Weather patterns dictate which area of the world will lack moisture and which can experience droughts. The...
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