Topic: drought
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Not Running Dry: UNLV Project Tackles Water Scarcity in Rural Communities
Interdisciplinary research team led by the College of Engineering explores innovation in wastewater reuse at the household level.
Engines for Change: UNLV Engineering, Economic Development Drive Regional Climate Innovation Partnership
UNLV, regional academic partners awarded milestone 'Engines' grant from NSF to translate sustainability ideas into tangible technologies.
The Geologic Secrets of Lake Mead
Record of past volcanic eruptions — and potential hazards to health — revealed by low water levels at dwindling local tap source.
Federal Water Shortage Declared at Lake Mead as Reservoir Dips to Lowest Point
UNLV climate scientist Matthew Lachniet explains what it means and how climate change plays a role.
Why Remote Work Might Worsen Southwest Water Woes
Research by UNLV economists finds that pandemic stay-at-home orders put a strain on already tight water resources.
Quick Take: What the Fourth National Climate Assessment Means for Nevada and the West
Climate change researcher Matt Lachniet explains the impacts of hotter temperatures.
Clean and Dry
Director of UNLV's Center for Energy Research Robert Boehm helps make serious improvements that cut down on desert solar power plant's use of water.
Water Crisis: Conflict ... or Resolution?
Why two Saltman Center experts say mediation is key to resolving the water woes of the American West.
Change Trickling Through Colorado River Basin
As water leaders contend with unprecedented drought and demand, will the river people of the Colorado band together as regional citizens? Water policy expert Patricia Mulroy weighs in.
Scholar Heads to Ghana
Geoscience grad student's work help people in remote areas of Ghana manage water resources.
The Flow of Ideas
While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at UNLV seeks to address some of the region's most pressing water issues.
A Good Forecast
Wetter conditions could increase water storage in Lake Mead by nine to 48 Percent within two years.