energy

Another Benefit of Renewable Energy: It Uses Practically No Water Compared to Fossil Fuels

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently highlighted a little-discussed benefit of using renewables like wind and solar to produce electricity:…

6 years ago

Did You Know Reducing Your Energy Use Conserves Water?

Water is one of the most important utilities in our lives, which is why ensuring our ability to use it…

6 years ago

Large hydropower dams ‘not sustainable’ in developing world

Photo: Problems at the Oroville dam in California in 2017 saw 10,000 people evacuated A new study says that many…

6 years ago

83% decline of freshwater animals underscores need to protect, restore freshwaters

Certain groups of animals are declining at an alarming rate—and none more so than those living in freshwater. This year’s…

6 years ago

Leading Water Utilities Reducing Water-Energy Nexus Pressures

Water is required to produce nearly all forms of energy. At the same time, electricity is needed to provide drinking…

6 years ago