Aug 11, 2026 | Climate, Featured, Sustainability, Water
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has plummeted to its lowest water level since it was filled some 90 years ago, another sign of the crisis plaguing the Colorado River system. The water level at Lake Mead hit 1,040.4 feet above sea level Friday,...
Jul 23, 2026 | Great Lakes, Sustainability, Water
In a time of political polarization, it’s easy to forget that the vast majority of Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs – 80% or more, depending on the poll – value environmental conservation. However, this support is not easily or often translated into...
Jun 10, 2026 | Fuel Cell, Power, Sustainability
Unlike conventional power generation, MFCs use bacteria that break down organic matter and generate electrons as part of their natural metabolism. These electrons can be tapped from the fuel cell by electrodes to create an electrical current. The review points out...
Jun 10, 2026 | Data Centers, Featured, Great Lakes, Sustainability, Water
A new report shows that AI Data Centers are coming to the Midwest, and they could put immense amounts of stress on the Great Lakes’ water supply. The report estimates that 150 billion gallons of water must be used over the next five years in order to cool...
May 14, 2026 | Data Centers, Featured, Sustainability, Water
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt has introduced a bill proposing a tax incentive for businesses, such as data centers, to set up water recycling infrastructure – attempting to head off fears nationwide of excessive water usage. The bill, introduced Wednesday along with...
May 5, 2026 | Energy, Featured, Sustainability, Water
A decade ago, China was widely expected to become a shale powerhouse. By some estimates, it holds more technically recoverable shale gas than the United States, and there was real optimism that it could replicate the U.S. shale revolution. So far, that surge hasn’t...
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