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My venerable colleague at The Albuquerque Journal, John Fleck, has a new book out, his first. "The Tree Rings' Tale - Understanding Our Changing Climate" explores dendroclimatology and what it tells us about water in the Southwest. It is written for middle schoolers, with plenty of photos, graphics and short, readable chapters. I suspect a lot of adults could learn a thing or two by reading it as well. Published as part of the Worlds of Wonder Science Series for Young Readers, the book starts wi… Continue

In mid-December I posted a link to what I erroneously said was an LA Times article regarding contaminants in tap water. It was a New York Times article reviewing a national report by the Environmental Working Group that reviewed data from thousands of water systems across the country. The report noted many water systems met legal water quality standards but not more restrictive health guidelines for contaminants rang… Continue

Check out the LA Times story regarding contaminants in tap water.

Ten years ago a flood and mudslides devastated Vargas state in Venezuela. A decade later, a whole lot of devastation remains and reconstruction projects remain unfinished according to the BBC. An estimated 10,000 to 30,000 people were killed, some buried in the mudslides.

the Latin American Herald Tribune reports the same… Continue

Hi water geeks:

It's World Toilet Day, so hug your toilet and be thankful for your wastewater treatment guys!

More later today about Judge Jerald Valentine's decision yesterday in the Lower Rio Grande adjudication, after I've had a chance to read through the latest. All I know is Scott Boyd was practically shouting for joy. Perhaps he sees some light at the end of his families more than 100-year battle with the feds over their RG water… Continue