Affordable housing becomes national issue for presidential hopefuls

At least three presidential hopefuls—former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, along with Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)–have presented detailed proposals that would encourage or pressure communities to create more affordable housing.

EPA proposes loosening restrictions on coal run-off

Both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Trump administration have proposed lifting regulations on coal-burning residue, although these substances can contaminate water supplies.

Study finds deeper drilling across the US to access groundwater

More than 100 million Americans rely on groundwater, but a recent study finds that wells are going dry and well owners are drilling ever deeper.

As land prices increase, housing becomes less affordable

Although most housing analysts single out construction costs as driving home prices, a recent study suggests that today land prices may influence prices even more.

California’s water systems to receive $1.3 billion

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that secures $1.3 billion to help water systems deliver safe drinking water to more than a million residents.