Groundwater supplies over half of the water used in Texas, and over 99% of drinking water for rural Texas (TGPC, n.d.). Groundwater conservation districts cover most of the state and nearly all of the aquifers that supply groundwater. The districts, which are governed by Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, are the state’s preferred...
The Carrington Event literally shocked telegraph operators. A repeat could shock an entire civilization into the pre-industrial age. Imagine being a telegraph operator in September 1859. You’re sitting at your station, using cutting-edge technology to tap out messages hundreds and thousands of miles away. Suddenly, brilliant auroras light up the night sky from the tropics...
“For all the economic and quality of life gains Texas makes, its water supply is not keeping pace. Texas must seriously contemplate prudent policy reforms to safeguard the future of the Texas Miracle.” Key points: Texas needs to substantially increase water supply to meet the drought and economic growth challenges of the coming decades. Delivering...