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Rainwater harvesting takes off in Mexico City.


In Mexico City, Harvesting Water from the Sky
www.theworld.org
Faced with chronic water shortages, many residents of Mexico City aren't wafting for the city government to fix things. They're turning to the sky. Ari Daniel Shapiro reports on the growing practice of rainwater harvesting.

Some members of the public remain wary of 'smart' metering technology. Will the anticipated benefits outweigh the objections?


Foes fight the tide of 'smart' water meters
www.usatoday.com
Critics say costs of modernization will outpace the benefits of new technology.

Check out this remarkarble new interactive atlas of water risks around the globe. The World Resources Insititute has knocked it out of the park with this one.


Aqueduct - Measuring, mapping, and understanding water risks around the globe
aqueduct.wri.org
Aqueduct's global water risk mapping tool helps companies, investors, governments, and other users understand where and how water risks and opportunities are emerging worldwide.

It just got easier to show your support for water conservation in Texas.


Texas Conserve Water specialty license plates now available!
watrnews.com
After 10 years of waiting... The Texas Conserve Water specialty license plates are now available. The plate is available for passenger vehicles, trailers,