Welcome to Inside Climate, a new podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. In our second episode, co-host Jake Bolster interviews two of our Texas reporters, Dylan Baddour and Arcelia Martin, on a water crisis in Corpus Christi, Texas, that’s been decades in the making. Part of the problem has been Texas’ refusal to […]
Author: Alan Day
Water levels at Lake Corpus Christi rise to 33% as more gains expected from Hill Country rains
Lake Corpus Christi is at 33% capacity on Friday, up significantly from the roughly 12% recorded six months ago, when drought conditions were severely affecting the lake.
Texas is running out of water. Here’s why the crisis is growing.
Texas has a water scarcity problem, but not every region has gotten there the same way.
Source: Texas is running out of water. Here’s why the crisis is growing. | mySA
Data centers, drought and development: Inside the Texas water crisis | TPR
Texas is confronting a widening gap between its long-term water supply and the needs of its growing population and economy. The state is projected to be in a water crisis in coming decades unless new conservation measures are installed and new water sources are created,
Source: Data centers, drought and development: Inside the Texas water crisis | TPR
Temple officials, Rowan, regulators reject aquifer allegations from activist group | News | kdhnews.com
The City of Temple calls a local activist group’s claims about an aquifer storage and recovery water well being tied to Rowan Digital Infrastructure as “misinformation” while the developer calls
Medina Lake levels surge after heavy rains, bringing hope to businesses and visitors | kens5.com
After years of drought, Medina Lake sees a dramatic rise, reaching 23.2% capacity after recent heavy rains. Residents and businesses celebrate the boost.
Source: Medina Lake levels surge after heavy rains, bringing hope to businesses and visitors | kens5.com
Climate change is making greater flooding in Texas more likely | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station
Warmer air holds more water. When that air encounters the right weather conditions, bigger storms emerge.
Source: Climate change is making greater flooding in Texas more likely | KUT Radio, Austin’s NPR Station
Natural Bridge Caverns aquifer tours return after massive flooding
The tour is known for its “incredible beauty.”
Source: Natural Bridge Caverns aquifer tours return after massive flooding | mySA
Corpus Christi awaits Sinton’s decision on Evangeline water project pumping limits | kiiitv.com
Construction on the Evangeline Groundwater Project is continuing as Corpus Christi awaits a key decision from the City of Sinton on how much water can be pumped.
Source: Corpus Christi awaits Sinton’s decision on Evangeline water project pumping limits | kiiitv.com
East Texas groundwater fight heads to federal court as landowners clash over water rights | cbs19.tv
A federal lawsuit is challenging an East Texas groundwater moratorium, escalating a dispute over water rights, conservation and property ownership.
Source: East Texas groundwater fight heads to federal court as landowners clash over water rights | cbs19.tv