By Alejandra Martinez and Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune July 26, 2026 Two critical South Texas lakes that supply water to drought-stricken Corpus Christi will rise significantly in the coming days as runoff from last week’s flooding rain flows downstream from the Hill Country. It is, however, too early to predict if it will be… >> Read More
By Tim De Chant, techcrunch.com July 14, 2026 New York became the first state to halt data center construction after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order today that temporarily bars the state from approving new permits for large projects. Hochul’s order applies to data centers 50 megawatts or larger, potentially affecting more than a… >> Read More
By Alina Maria Stan, thenextweb.com July 8, 2026 A Meta contractor flushed a rare, potentially deadly bacterium into Cheyenne’s wastewater system. The Wyoming city has now suspended all data centre discharge, a fresh flashpoint in the fight over AI’s thirst for water. Officials in Cheyenne, Wyoming, have stopped accepting industrial wastewater from data centres. The… >> Read More
By Silent Earth A powerful look at Arizona’s growing water crisis, exploring how groundwater depletion, desert expansion, extreme heat, and rapid urban growth are putting one of America’s fastest-growing regions under serious pressure. This video breaks down the risks facing communities, infrastructure, and the future of life in the desert Southwest. >> Read More
By Tréa Lavery | TLavery@masslive.com July 1, 2026 Construction teams have completed a temporary pipeline to stop millions of gallons of sewage from pouring into the Merrimack River in Haverhill, officials said Wednesday afternoon. But even though the spill has ceased, its effects are still being felt. Residents are being advised to stay out of the water… >> Read More