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Colorado River water conservation efforts get only halfway to a solution

In August 2026 the nation’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, both on the Colorado River, hit their lowest levels since they first began to be filled in 1936 and 1963, respectively.

The Conversation · Aug 20

Global copper demand outstrips supply, threatening electrification and industrial growth

Demand for copper is surging because of demand from new technologies, but suppliers are struggling to keep up, and they are likely to fall further behind in the coming years, resulting in shortfalls globally. Even though copper prices are at historically high levels, the financial risk involved in mining means…

The Conversation · Mar 19

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous

As projections of U.S. electricity demand rise sharply, President Donald Trump is looking to coal – historically a dominant force in the U.S. energy economy – as a key part of the solution.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025

Aspen Ladd vs. Kayla Harrison? Coach Jim West says there have been discussions for potential ‘superfight’

Now that Aspen Ladd has signed with the PFL, Jim West says a superfight with Kayla Harrison could be on the horizon.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 7, 2022

Coach: Aspen Ladd went to PFL for best opportunities at 145 pounds

While certainly not a good look when it happened, Aspen Ladd's weight miss for UFC Fight Night 210 may have been a blessing in disguise.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 6, 2022