Cities, towns and industrial complexes aim to quickly pump tens of millions of gallons per day in a bid to avert disaster.By Dylan BaddourJIM WELLS COUNTY, Texas—Dwindling levels in this region’s main reservoirs have triggered a rush on local aquifers as cities, towns, chemical plants and ranchers drill for water.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: April 07, 2026 10:45 AM
Atmospheric COâ‚‚
431.7 ppm
+18.3
ppm/year
Atmospheric CHâ‚„
1945.85 ppb
+8.44
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year