Maanvi Singh

West Coast reporter for The Guardian US focused on climate, environment, health, politics, based in Oakland

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Private companies are buying farmland in rural Arizona. The goal isn’t to farm crops but to access water from the Colorado River.

Who are the private companies selling Arizona water rights?

Private companies are buying farmland in rural Arizona. The goal isn’t to farm crops but to access water from the Colorado River.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Californians could decide which party controls the U.S. House, due to key races in Orange and LA Counties.

Steel v. Chen, Gomez v. Kim: CA House races turn ugly and personal

Californians could decide which party controls the U.S. House, due to key races in Orange and LA Counties.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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