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California has enough water

The trick is to conserve the valuable state resource, make wise decisions about how to use it and cut waste. Here’s how: Conservation. (Drought-tolerant plants. Metering. Smart watering systems.) Store groundwater more efficiently. (Especially during years with surpluses) Reuse wastewater…

Failed States and the environment

The Foreign Policy Failed States Index shows a strong correlation between environmental sustainability and political stability. In poorly performing states on the edge, including Bangladesh, Egypt, and Indonesia, the risks of flooding, drought, and deforestation have little chance of being…