The Southwest U.S. is facing a crisis that has been quietly brewing under our feet: groundwater depletion. For many, water scarcity might bring to mind ... Read more The post The Southwest U.S. Is ...

American Southwest. But new research suggests that even this hardy species could see its habitat shrink significantly in the ...

Cook's appointment comes as the state and region grapple with worsening climate issues such as extreme heat, devastating wildfires and a water crisis on the Colorado River.