There has been a lot of rain in Missouri this year. Since the start of May, we’ve been hit by storm after storm and fluctuating temperatures. The question is why has there been so much rain in Missouri, and what can we do to better prepare? To answer these questions, we turned to NOAA National…
Lake Mead Water Levels Plunge to an All-Time Low
Water scarcity has been a growing trend for some time in the United States and around the world and Lake Mead is no exception. While water covers approximately 70% of our planet, only 3% is fresh water, and of that 3% of freshwater, two-thirds are tucked away in glaciers and even less is clean enough…
Water Scarcity Threats
Water scarcity has become an ever-growing issue for humanity. Water covers approximately 70% of our planet, but only 3% of the worlds water is fresh water. Of that 3%, two-thirds of that water is tucked away in frozen glaciers. As such, there over a billion people who lack access to clean water. Couple that with…
What’s Going on With Missouri’s Groundwater?
Groundwater, while invisible, is an important and vital water source for humanity. In fact, did you know that it provides drinking water for as much as 50% of the global population? It also accounts for 43% of the water used for irrigation of crops. Sustainable management of groundwater is of the utmost importance for humanity. …
How Bad is the Western Water Drought?
There’s been a water drought in the West for years…. But how bad is it? According to an article in the New York Times, it’s the worst we’ve had in 12 centuries! In fact, a more proper name for this phenomenon is megadrought! Which States Does the Wester Water Drought Affect? The megadrought is…
