Infographic: A Closer Look at Tar Sands Oil

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185 gallons of water + two tons of soil + 700-1200 cubic feet of natural gas = one barrel of crude oil.
Water & Energy Collision

In Era of Climate Change and Water Scarcity, Meeting National Energy Demand Confronts Major Impediments

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The pursuit of energy development development reveal gaps in policymaking.

Infographic: State Legislatures Bridge Water-Energy Gap

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A look at 16 states with statutes that acknowledge the tightening chokepoint between declining water resources and rising energy demand.

Infographic: 10 Things You Should Know about Water + Energy

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A survey of key water facts behind traditional and alternative energy sources.

Peruvian Amazon Drops to 40-Year Low

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Prolonged drought has impaired economic activity in the Amazon dependent northeastern part of Peru.

Water Demand is Flash Point in Dakota Oil Boom

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Production from the Bakken Shale is projected to use up to 5.5 billion gallons of water annually.

Running Dry: One Man’s Journey to Raise Awareness About the Shrinking Colorado River

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In 2008 journalist and photographer Jon Waterman spent five months traveling the Colorado River to understand the extent of its shrinking.

World Water Week 2010 Tackles Quality Issues

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Canadian teen duo wins the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize for their project on biodegredation.

U.S. Gains Carp Czar, Court Hears Testimony on the Invasive Fish

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The newly appointed czar says he's undecided on separating the infested Mississippi and Illinois rivers from Lake Michigan.

World Bank Report Endorses Integrated Approach to Water Management

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Rising population growth and food demand coupled with climate change will test World Bank’s water resource strategy

Coal Ash Contaminates Groundwater and Drinking Water Sites in 21 States, Study Finds

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The EPA must do a better job of regulating the waste and protecting the nation’s water supply.

Infographic: Water Use Per Mile Driven — Biofuels vs. Fossil Fuels

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A breakdown of gallons of water used by transportation fuels per mile.