Author Renee Obringer, Penn State and Dave White, Arizona State University Renee Obringer, Penn State and Dave White, Arizona State University's Latest Articles Water conservation works in Western cities, but climate change is outpacing it By Renee Obringer, Penn State and Dave White, Arizona State University ● Environment & Sustainability ● April 8, 2026 Phoenix, Las Vegas and Denver give a glimpse into the future of the water-scarce West, suggesting the region needs to be thinking about bigger solutions.