The Colorado River was a fault line of near-tectonic political forces by the 1920s, as the seven states within its basin continued to grow in population. A 1922 compact allocated water rights from the ...

As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Minnesota’s Rapidan Dam in is in an “imminent failure” condition, as heavy rainfall has triggered deadly flash floods in ...

Climate change and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to Australia's water security. So we often hear calls for more dams. But is that the answer? Our recent research reveals large dam projects ...

A group pushing to resurrect decades-old plans to build a dam on the Duck River in Columbia, Tennessee, is working with U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles to secure congressional funding to fast-track a feasibility ...