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New Wind and Solar Sectors Won’t Solve China’s Water Scarcity
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Clean alternatives help, but not nearly enough, to loosen energy-water choke point
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Choke Point: China – Confronting Water Scarcity and Energy Demand in the World’s Largest Country
An escalating confrontation over resources; a confrontation with global implications.
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EPA Releases Draft Assessment of Environmental Effects of Biofuels
Preliminary report describes an infant cellulosic biofuels industry with a mandate to grow up fast.
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Infographic: Biofuels 101 — Water Use from Plant to Power Source
Production of ethanol, the most commonly used biofuel, has prompted concerns about water use and food supply.
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Low Water May Halt Hoover Dam’s Power
What happens if Lake Mead drops too low to generate electricity at Hoover Dam?
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Infographic: Water Use Per Mile Driven — Biofuels vs. Fossil Fuels
A breakdown of gallons of water used by transportation fuels per mile.
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In Solar Power Lies Path to Reducing Water Use For Energy
California’s latest proposed desert solar power plant could compromise desert habitat.
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Biofuels that Save Water and Land
Flushing For Fuel: Wastewater grows energy-rich plants and algae.