The city has spent billions of dollars to provide fresh water to its residents and tourist attractions, but experts say the efforts are straining the Persian Gulf’s natural resources.
Tag: Water
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Storms, Rising Seas and Salty Drinking Water Threaten Lower Louisiana
Where the Mississippi River ends, the compounding threats of drought and climate change put pressure on communities that feel forgotten.
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Pond in Hawaii Turned Pink, Raising a Red Flag for the Environment
Dry conditions and high salt levels in the water allowed for halobacteria to thrive, turning a pond bubble-gum pink.
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Hoboken Is Building for a Very Rainy Day
This flood-prone city on the Hudson River has bundled water-absorbing infrastructure into benefits residents asked for, like parks and safer streets.
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Drought Saps the Panama Canal, Disrupting Global Trade
The number of ships that can travel through the vital route has fallen sharply this year because of a lack of water for the locks, raising costs and slowing deliveries.