Articles by Laura Bliss
Laura Bliss is a staff writer at CityLab. She writes about public utilities, education, and cartography, among other topics.
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A drying Great Salt Lake spells trouble for Utah
Diverting more water from the lake could pose serious health and economic threats.
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California’s drought led to less hydropower and more carbon emissions
With less water, California has shifted toward dirtier sources of electricity.
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Communities in the San Joaquin Valley still don’t have clean water. Here’s why
In drought conditions, consolidating water systems brings out ugly politics.
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Meet the drought-stricken communities of California’s San Joaquin Valley
After years of drought and shortsighted land-use planning, the water crisis has intensified for residents in California's self-reliant communities.
