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Lake Powell Hits Record Low as Colorado River Basin Drought Intensifies

Lake Powell, one of America's largest reservoirs, has reached a record low water level after an exceptionally dry and warm winter depleted snowpack across the Colorado River Basin. The reservoir's companion, Lake Mead, has also hit historic lows, intensifying concerns for a river system that provides

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Community-Led Effort Emerges to Address Gaps in US Climate Research

A coalition of researchers has begun addressing the gap left by the termination of a major US government climate report. The effort centers on a community-driven collection of climate science papers, with the first contribution serving as a research roadmap to guide future work in the field. The initiative

Key Themes for 2026 UN General Assembly: Conflict, AI Governance, and Climate Crisis

Three Critical Agenda Items for the 2026 UNGA The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is setting its sights on three interconnected global challenges that demand coordinated international action: armed conflict, the unchecked development of artificial intelligence, and the accelerating climate crisis. Conflict Resolution Remains Paramount Geopolitical

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Deep-Sea Drones Poised to Map 98% of World's Oceans by 2028

A new class of ocean-sensing drones is being engineered to withstand the extreme conditions of the deep ocean, potentially enabling coverage of up to 98 percent of the world's oceans by 2028. These autonomous underwater vehicles are designed to endure crushing pressures at the deepest points of

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Amazon Commits $20 Million to Colorado River Conservation Amid Data Center Water Scrutiny

Amazon is launching a Colorado River Basin Collaborative with a $20 million commitment to support water conservation efforts in one of the most stressed river systems in the Western United States. The initiative targets a river that provides water to approximately 40 million people across multiple states. The timing of

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California Enacts New Regulations on AI Data Center Energy and Water Use

California has enacted a package of seven bills targeting the environmental and financial impacts of AI data centers. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation, which aims to prevent residents from bearing the costs associated with the energy and water demands of large-scale AI computing facilities. The new laws require

Scientists Develop Simple Method to Convert Plastic Waste into Fuel

Plastic waste, a persistent environmental challenge, may soon have a new avenue for repurposing. Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method that converts polyethylene—the plastic commonly found in shopping bags and household items like cutting boards—into usable fuels. The process relies on aluminum-based molten