Pacific Institute Report: Setbacks and Solutions of Water-Energy Clash in U.S. Intermountain West
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At the forefront of a national trend, this region is already suffering from intense conflicts that willy only worsen with climate change and population growth. However, the report also highlights several ways to dramatically reduce the water requirements for electricity generation.
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