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15 Apr 2009

Water conservation, with or without rain

The diligence of a coterie of science and policy folks is slowly sculpting a new water policy for the Triangle and the Piedmont.

By Cat Warren | 15 Apr 2009 (Special Issues: Green Living Guide)

5 Mar 2008

Jonesing for Jordan

Lake Jordan, polluted and sediment-laden, is looking downright gorgeous these days to desperate cities.

By Cat Warren | 5 Mar 2008 (Columns: Cat Warren)

20 Feb 2008

Durham City Council still drags feet on drought

The drought in Durham book-ended the City Council’s agenda Monday, and as usual, little was accomplished.

By Cat Warren | 20 Feb 2008 (News: Durham County)

30 Jan 2008

« Cover story Jan. 30, 2008

Thirsty? Dirty? Sorry.

The official North Carolina emergency drought plan has the beauty of simplicity, if not feasibility. If the faucets in Durham, Raleigh or any city in North Carolina start to spit out non-potable water, this is what we'll do: Buy bottled water.

By Cat Warren | 30 Jan 2008 (News: Feature)

2 Jan 2008

When short showers aren't enough

Clean Water for North Carolina Director Hope Taylor gives Durham a "D-" for its lackadaisical reaction to the drought.

By Cat Warren | 2 Jan 2008 (Columns: Cat Warren)

19 Dec 2007

Drought tolerance

We are in deep silt, smack in the dry river bed of denial.

By Cat Warren | 19 Dec 2007 (Columns: Cat Warren)

5 Sep 2007

Tobacco ads and the First Amendment

Can universities make distinctions between funding sources? I believe they can. Can The N&O simultaneously protect the First Amendment and refuse to run tobacco ads? I believe it can. Will they? I doubt it.

By Cat Warren | 5 Sep 2007 (Columns: Cat Warren)