WATER SCARCITY RESOURCES
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In the U.S., people often think of the Rio Grande mainly as a political border that features in negotiations over immigration, narcotics smuggling, and trade. But there's another crisis on the river that receives far less attention. The river is in decline, suffering from overuse, drought, and contentious water rights negotiations.
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Fresh water is essential for drinking, irrigation, and healthy ecosystems. When seawater moves inland, the salt it contains can wreak havoc on farmlands, ecosystems, lives, and livelihoods.
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Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.
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While climate change is most often associated with water scarcity concerns, its connection to severe storms cannot be overlooked — in terms of both potential dangers and benefits.
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How multi-cloud data services can help protect the world's water supply — and companies' reputations.
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During World Water Week, participants from every corner of the world are meeting to discuss solutions to the planet's greatest water challenges, such as poverty, the climate crisis, and biodiversity loss. This year's focus is on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges.
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The pervasive and increasing incidence of water stress could perhaps be the most clear-cut consequence of climate change. As weather patterns become increasingly erratic and destructive, floods and drought are continuing to deplete water resources. We're no longer seeing predictable rainy and dry seasons to balance water tables. Couple this with growing and migrating populations that create an ever-increasing water demand, and the result is the undeniable water stress we're seeing globally.
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The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) recently launched its new freshwater method, developed in collaboration with sustainability consulting firm Quantis to help companies reduce their impact on water systems and build long-term resilience to climate change.
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As they have for each of the last 20 years, AWWA published its State of the Water Industry Report recently, revealing the current concerns of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater professionals. The annual survey typically reveals plenty of year-over-year consistency, but this moment feels different.
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With the great need to get water back into circulation to satisfy high demand, managed aquifer recharge (MAR) via decentralized wastewater treatment is proving to be an effective solution.
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