Drought emergency declared for northern Italy, frees up aid
ROME — The Italian government on Monday declared a state of emergency for much of the…
Police at Arizona Capitol fire tear gas, disperse protesters
PHOENIX — Police fired tear gas to disperse abortion rights supporters demonstrating outside…
Milan to turn off fountain spigots as drought bakes Italy
MILAN — The mayor of Milan signed an ordinance Saturday turning off the spigots of public…
EPA: 'Forever chemicals' pose risk even at very low levels
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and…
California lawmakers mull buying out farmers to save water
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After decades of fighting farmers in court over how much water they can…
How San Diego secured its water supply, at a cost
As a worsening drought forces millions of Californians to face mandatory water restrictions…
Navajo sign water rights settlement with Utah and feds
MONUMENT VALLEY, Utah — Federal officials signed an agreement with leaders of the Navajo…
Heavy floods damage crops, cut off communities in Suriname
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico _ — Widespread flooding in the South American country of Suriname has…
Davos Voices: What leaders say about climate change, war
DAVOS, Switzerland — Corporate buzzwords. Technical jargon. Bold but vague pronouncements…