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Tensions Are Rising Between States That Rely on the Colorado River

A prolonged drought means the nation’s largest reservoirs are dwindling, and litigation over access to water could lie ahead.

© Nina Riggio for The New York Times

The Upper Colorado River on the Grand Canyon last month. About 40 million people and 5.5 million acres of cropland depend on the Colorado for drinking water and irrigation.
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In Alabama, Opposition to Renewable Solar Energy Joins a Data Center Battle

Tuesday’s runoff for a slot on the Alabama Public Service Commission has a familiar ring to it, with talk of data centers and electricity costs. But in a southern twist, solar power has joined the list of villains.

© Audra Melton for The New York Times

The Alabama Public Service Commission has suddenly become a hot-button issue ahead of Tuesday’s runoff primaries.
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