Draining aquifers: Groundwater supplies are dwindling in aquifers around the world, said a report in the journal Nature, with declines being the most rapid in drier regions with extensive agricultural activity. (Inside Climate News)
Armstrong runs for governor: Instead of seeking re-election to the House, North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong, a Republican, said he will run for governor this year. (Roll Call)
Urban farms’ footprint: Although fruits and vegetables grown on urban farms have an average carbon footprint six times larger than conventionally grown produce, that impact can be reduced through such practices as composting and cultivating crops usually grown in greenhouses or transported by air. (University of Michigan)
Colorado raw milk bill: A bill in the Colorado Senate would allow dairies to sell raw milk directly to consumers, joining the neighboring states of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico in the practice. (Food Safety News)
Climate and Amazon drought: Rising temperatures caused by climate change “made the severe drought affecting the Amazon basin 30 times more likely,” far outweighing the impact of the ongoing El Niño weather pattern, say scientists. (Axios)