All of Texas is extremely dry, and the parched vegetation is fueling huge wildfires across the state ...the situation in the Permian Basin is particularly serious. Without significant rain, all three reservoirs may be dry by January 2013...The region’s groundwater, in fact, has its own problems. Full Story »
Posted by Lynn Caporale - via Fabrice Florin (t), Willie Bido (t), Moises Figueroa (t)
This report comes at a time when the problem is clearly apparent (water restrictions have been imposed for the first time) but without waiting until the disaster stage (reservoirs completely dry) to present 1) a clear review of the current situation, 2) faulty assumptions that have led to this point and 3) possible (expensive) remedies. I would like to know more about what, if anything, the state government is planning to address the issue (other than Governor Perry's urging people to pray for rain this weekend).
This is a nationwide problem that demands more attention. People have been too casual about the availability of clean water, allowing development (e.g. Southern California vs.the Colorado River) and industry (e.g. hydraulic fracturing) that puts future inexpensive availability of potable water at risk.
water-intensive drilling technique, hydraulic fracturing, could capture a significant part of the reserves. In isolated places around the region, leaks from old oil wells ... More »
I believe this article shows good journalism because it contains all the elements which make a good article. We learn for the first time water restrictions have been imposed rather than waiting for the reservoirs to completely dry up. The article sited individuals who the empty reservoirs affect and also discussed solutions. Hopefully the rain comes soon!
This is good journalism because it contains all the elements of a good article. It was in depth and well written, and cited persons that the empty reservoirs affect. The article also discussed solutions which I thought was really important to understanding the issue.
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