November 21st, 2024
Via Carbon Copy, a look at how pricing energy for groundwater extraction could promote more efficient use of both water and energy, arrest groundwater depletion, and make irrigation more sustainable: As Azerbaijan hosts the Conference of the Parties (COP29), it is worth noting that this water-scarce nation heavily depends on water inflow from upstream countries […]
Read more »As Drought Shrivels Hydropower, Zambia Is Pivoting to Solar
November 21st, 2024
Via Yale e360, a look at how an unprecedented drought has lowered reservoirs in hydropower-dependent Zambia, leading to economically crippling blackouts and spurring a push for solar. With multiple utility-scale arrays now in the works, the nation is betting on solar to increase its power capacity by a third. “When the lights are off, people […]
Read more »November 13th, 2024
Via Eco News, a look at Switzerland’s use of floating solar: Countries around the world are striving to establish a strong foothold in the energy sector. This goal could be achieved through a diverse portfolio of projects focused on generating energy from renewable sources like solar and wind. In this context, Switzerland has sparked global […]
Read more »The Dam Dilemma: Europe’s Natural Rivers in Crisis
November 11th, 2024
Via the Fair Observer, a look at new hydropower projects in the Balkans threaten to endanger the last wild rivers of Europe. Despite the large environmental impact of traditional hydropower plants as well as the climate-related risk of investment, developers continue to push for new dams. Conservation groups are raising awareness and advocating for stronger […]
Read more »October 9th, 2024
Via The Diplomat, a look at how Nepal’s vulnerability to climate-related water shocks is exacerbated by its unique geological and hydrological features Several devastating floods and landslides hit Nepal during this year’s monsoon season. The most recent occurred in late September, affecting millions of people, causing widespread loss of life, and considerable destruction of infrastructure, including ravaging […]
Read more »In Arid New Mexico, A Debate Over Reusing Oil-Industry Wastewater
October 7th, 2024
Via Grist, a report on the New Mexico governor’s plan to use treated water from oil and gas drilling: This year, the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission held a hearing in Santa Fe to seek public input on regulating wastewater discharge from the oil and gas industry. It ended up dealing a blow to Governor […]
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