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New Mexico Considers Using Oil and Gas Byproduct to Address Water Scarcity Amid Environmental Concerns
As New Mexico grapples with diminishing freshwater resources amidst a warming climate, state officials are contemplating the use of produced water—a byproduct of oil and gas extraction—to…
Pennsylvania Wastewater Could Be a Game Changer for U.S. Lithium Supply
A recent study published in Nature's Scientific Reports titled "Estimates of lithium mass yields from produced water sourced from the Devonian-aged Marcellus Shale" suggests that wastewater from…
The Future of Global Groundwater Extraction: Anticipating Peak and Decline
Recently, a pivotal study titled "Global Peak Water Limit of Future Groundwater Withdrawals" was published in Nature Sustainability. This research, conducted using an integrated model of the human…
Indigenous Communities Face Water Crisis Amid Lithium Mining Boom
Earlier this year, the Associated Press reported on the "lithium triangle" – a region spanning Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia – where native communities sit upon an estimated trillion dollars in…
Balancing Progress and Preservation in the Future of Lithium Mining in the U.S.
A recent article in the business section of Forbes titled "2024 Could Be The Year For American Lithium" highlights significant developments in the US energy sector's transition in lithium…
Securing its Future with the Navajo Nation's Historic Water Rights Settlement in Arizona
The Navajo Nation is on the verge of finalizing a water rights settlement in Arizona, marking the culmination of a lengthy negotiation process that spans several decades. This historic agreement…
Striving for Water Equity in the Navajo Nation
The residents of the Navajo Nation, amidst Arizona's picturesque landscapes, embody the Navajo people's deep connection with their ancestral land. However, despite the serene environment, a…
Redefining the Natural Water Towers: The Overlooked Lifelines of Africa
Africa faces significant challenges related to water scarcity, with its vast population having access to a fraction of the world's freshwater resources. Despite this, the continent is home to…
America's Water Crisis
The United States faces significant freshwater challenges due to pollution, population growth, climate change, and engineering. While only 2.5% of Earth's water is freshwater, nearly all is…