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Emily Green @chanceofrain.bsky.social · 9d

#water www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Amazon strategised about keeping its datacentres’ full water use secret, leaked document shows

Executives at world’s biggest datacenter owner grappled with disclosing information about water used to help power facilities

www.theguardian.com

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Emily Green @chanceofrain.bsky.social · 11d

If you attended any stormwater meeting in LA County in recent memory, chances are you knew this powerhouse. #cawater www.latimes.com/environment/...

Melanie Winter, who fought for embracing nature along the Los Angeles River, dies

Melanie Winter led efforts to embrace nature along the L.A. River, touting the potential for a restored river to heal the city's relationship to water. She was 67.

www.latimes.com

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Sep 28

"A new report from the Planetary Boundaries Science Lab at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) reveals that 7 of the 9 critical Earth system boundaries have now been breached"
www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...

#water #OceanAcidification

Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached – ocean acidification joins the danger zone

24.09.2025 - A new report from the Planetary Boundaries Science Lab at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) reveals that 7 of the 9 critical Earth system boundaries have now been b...

www.pik-potsdam.de

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Sep 17

“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” — W.H. Auden

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Aug 30

"There’s no safe haven for public water providers here."

Prop 218’s Ongoing Impacts on California Water
www.ppic.org/blog/prop-21...

#cawater #watermanagement #waterlaw

Prop 218’s Ongoing Impacts on California Water

A pair of recent court decisions in San Diego have thrust California’s Proposition 218 back into the spotlight. But how does this proposition affect water affordability and conservation in the state? ...

www.ppic.org

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Aug 29

“As far as we can tell, this is one of, if not the first time, that we’ve seen a full-on air pollution crisis caused by a river, especially one so close to the community,”

River turbulence can push toxic pollutants into the air
www.sciencenews.org/article/rive...

#airpollution #waterpollution

River turbulence can push toxic pollutants into the air

Levels of hydrogen sulfide gas soared near a raging section of the Tijuana River in San Diego, exposing residents to potentially harmful air pollution.

www.sciencenews.org

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Aug 9

At first glance you had me thinking that could be a painted scene from your garden, perhaps the one you had here in California. Had. :-(

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Aug 5

Day old news, but still:

Ocean water closed in SD County due to Tijuana River sewage
www.10news.com/news/local-n...

#Environment #WaterPollution #SanDiegoCounty #TijuanaBC

Ocean water closed in SD County due to Tijuana River sewage

On Saturday evening, the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality advised residents that the ocean water "may cause illness."

www.10news.com

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 31

"...everything that happens in Tijuana...has repercussions in Imperial Beach and the Tijuana River estuary."
www.theborderchronicle.com/p/a-q-and-a-...

#waterpollution #mexicowater #sandiegowater

A Q&A with Historian Marco Antonio Samaniego on the New Tijuana River Agreement

“If the U.S. and Mexico are going to agree on one thing, it’s water.”

www.theborderchronicle.com

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thanks all, for adding necessary context to this post. Much appreciated.

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 29

I wasn't aware of those allegations about the author. But what about the sources cited in that article?

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 29

Thanks for your question. The HCN story could've done more to elaborate and give better citations. There is direct and indirect water usage, as documented in this peer-reviewed scientific journal: www.cell.com/cell-reports...

Bitcoin’s growing water footprint

Amid growing concerns over the impacts of climate change on worldwide water security, Bitcoin’s water footprint has rapidly escalated in recent years. The water footprint of Bitcoin in 2021 significan...

www.cell.com

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 28

"...“sustainable” bitcoin mining is an oxymoron, given the enormous amounts of power and water data centers consume."
www.hcn.org/issues/57-8/...

#water #power #datacenters #cloudcomputing

The West's data centers suck (water and power) - High Country News

From simple searches to chatGPT, the big digital buildup threatens the grid and water supplies.

www.hcn.org

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 26

"Earth is being slowly dehydrated by the unmitigated mining of groundwater, which underlies vast proportions of every continent."

www.propublica.org/article/wate...

#groundwater #farming

“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat

A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.

www.propublica.org

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 25

I think it's a little careless of them to post something like this publicly without including an "about" page to give more detail about how the forecast model tool works (I recall hearing something about satellite observations) and a "contact us" link for those seeking more information.

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 25

Scripps Institution of Oceanography developed a "Pathogen Forecast Model" to forecast raw sewage levels in the ocean near the beaches from Coronado south to the border: pfmweb.ucsd.edu

10News San Diego has more: www.10news.com/news/local-n...

#oceanpollution #wastewater #sandiegobeaches

Pathogen Forecast Modeling: San Diego, CA

pfmweb.ucsd.edu

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 25

Trump EPA will propose repealing finding that climate change endangers public health
www.watereducation.org/aquafornia-n...

#climatechange #epa

Trump EPA will propose repealing finding that climate change endangers public health - Water Education Foundation

The Trump administration will propose the repeal of a landmark 2009 determination that climate change poses a danger to the ...

www.watereducation.org

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 18

"The last thing we wanted to do is for this to be characterized as a water resource we should be tapping," he said. "It's much more fragile than that, and we need to understand it better."
phys.org/news/2025-07...

#groundwater #greatsaltlake

Mysterious reed-covered mounds reveal vast underground water network in Great Salt Lake

As Great Salt Lake's levels continue to sag, yet another strange phenomenon has surfaced, offering Utah scientists more opportunities to plumb the vast saline lake's secrets.

phys.org

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 18

"...Urban development and industrialization led to Detroit’s wetlands being filled in...[but] when such an area receives excess rainfall, “water is going to naturally collect where it thinks the river or channel is supposed to be...”
planetdetroit.org/2025/07/detr...

#stormwatermanagement

Detroit's ghost streams: Maps of hidden waterways combat city's flooding problem

Buried waterways in Detroit increase flood hazards, and mapping efforts are underway to raise awareness and reduce risks.

planetdetroit.org

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Stay wild."

In stressful times, what do the plants and animals have to say?
www.hcn.org/articles/in-...

In stressful times, what do the plants and animals have to say? - High Country News

The time-honored tradition of humans looking to the natural world can help us survive difficult times.

www.hcn.org

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 11

"Rather than basing water releases on reservoir levels, it would base the amount released from the system's two major reservoirs on the amount of water flowing in the river. The new concept would be more responsive as river flows become more variable."

phys.org/news/2025-07...

#westwater

A conceptual breakthrough has emerged for the Colorado River's future

After months of stalemate, glimmers of hope have emerged for consensus on a new plan to manage the shrinking Colorado River.

phys.org

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 8

"Some 92% of all the water in the Colorado River originates in the upper basin states."
pagosadailypost.com/2025/07/07/b...

#westwater #ColoradoRiver #watermanagement

BIG PIVOTS: The Problem with the Colorado River, Part Two – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

pagosadailypost.com

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 8

“So far, we haven’t really been able to pull the demands down as quickly as supplies have been going down,”
pagosadailypost.com/2025/07/04/b...

#westwater #ColoradoRiver #watermanagement

BIG PIVOTS: The Problem with the Colorado River, Part One – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

pagosadailypost.com

George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 5

"There is at least some reason to believe the states will steer the Colorado River away from collapse or court. For all of their disagreements, state water negotiators seem to be on the same page about one thing: keeping their situation out of the Supreme Court."
timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/07...

As deadline looms for new Colorado River plan, what happens if there isn’t one?

California and six other states that use water from the Colorado River are nearing a 2026 deadline to come up with new rules for sharing shrinking supplies.

timesofsandiego.com

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George J Janczyn @groksurf.bsky.social · Jul 5

"More than 400,000 acres of federal land...stretching from Fresno to Ventura counties — are now being eyed for new oil and gas leasing and development..."
www.independent.com/2025/07/02/s...

#fracking #oilandgas #energy #SantaBarbara #centralcaliforniacoast

Santa Barbara County Being Eyed for New Oil Drilling and Fracking

The Bureau of Land Management announces public comment is open for proposed oil and gas leasing and development on more than 400,000 acres of federal land from Fresno to Ventura counties.

www.independent.com