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Supertopics:
Competition for Water Resources
Things that Use Lots of Water (Water Consumption)

Energy Production Uses Lots of Water

Around half of freshwater usage in the USA is for electric power generation.

Cross-References:
Pumping Water Uses Lots of Energy

Subtopics:
Electricity Production Uses Lots of Water
building solar farms in the desert requires lots of water
webWyatt MyskowInside Climate News2023-06-26
electricity production threatens future water supply
webRenee LewisAl Jazeera2014-07-29
Fossil Fuel Extraction Uses Lots of Water
Fracking Increases Competition for Water
Tar Sands Use and Contaminate Lots of Water
Fossil Fuel Extraction Uses Lots of Water Miscellany
Biofuel Production Uses Lots of Water
ethanol's water demands are a concern
webJim PaulAssociated Press2006-06-19