Going There: The Future Of Water
Western states like Colorado are balancing competing demands for waterways. When recreation, agriculture and civic interests find themselves at odds, how can water resources be divided fairly?
Environment
A Warming World Means Less Water, With Economic Consequences
We know that climate change will make water scarcer. But it could also have big economic impacts, Richard Damania of the World Bank says.
E.O. Wilson Goes To Washington
The Pulitzer Prize winner, who's known as the "father of biodiversity," is a scientific superstar. But now he's trying to convince Congress to set aside half the earth as wilderness.
With Drought The New Normal In The West, States Scramble To Prepare
As the Colorado River dries out, the seven states that rely on this body of water risk water scarcity. Colorado state historian Patty Limerick discusses preparations for water scarcity in the West.
5 Years After Devastating Missouri Tornado, Communities Assesses Disaster Response
Five years ago, a massive tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161 people. This week, Joplin will host leaders from other tornado-stricken cities to discuss the lessons they've learned.
Are Indians Turning To The 'Supernatural' In Subterranean Search For Water?
More than 330 million Indians are desperate for water, leading some to rely on an ancient — and unproven — method to find it underground.
Amid Concerns, New York Auctions Flood-Wrecked Wrecked Homes
Most homes buyers steer clear of flood zones and badly damaged buildings. But at an auction in New York City, that's exactly what bidders wanted.
The Sacred Glacier Is Melting But The Festival Goes On
That's the sad situation facing thousands of Peruvians who climb a mountain for the 'Snow Star' festival, which starts on Sunday.
In India's Sundarbans, People And Tigers Try To Coexist In A Shrinking Space
The vast patchwork of islands on a delta where three rivers meet is home to hundreds of tigers and 4 million people. As climate change squeezes the land they share, is increased conflict inevitable?
Rising Tides Force Thousands To Leave Islands Of Eastern India
On the small Indian island of Ghoramara, many people have never heard of climate change. It has forced tens of thousands of people to move after their homes were swallowed by rising tides.