Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plants and managing its availability is critical for growing crops to maintain the global food supply. In an effort to move toward a more sustainable bioeconomy ...

After years of delays, a $13.5 million project to bring safe drinking water to 950 East Orosi households is finally nearing ...

After two years of negotiations, seven states failed to agree on reduced water use. A federal plan for the river could land in court.

Scientists have long debated whether most of Earth's vital liquid was delivered via icy comets or was homemade ...

Water reuse is a vital solution to growing water insecurity—offering a reliable, climate-resilient supply for cities and industries facing increasing stress on traditional water sources. While the ...

Driven by the artificial intelligence frenzy, Microsoft is internally projecting that water use at its data centers will more than double by 2030 from 2020, including in places that face shortages.

A new report compiled by the University of Colorado's Colorado River Research Group warns that threats to the river's water supply are now so severe that they pose a significant risk to the water ...

The training and use of artificial-intelligence systems such as ChatGPT might already result in more annual carbon emissions than New York City and more water consumption than all the bottled water ...

Fears about AI data centers’ water use have exploded. Experts say the reality is far more complicated than people think. When I called him to talk more about AI and water, Masley emphasized that he’s ...

Yes, every question you ask AI uses up water—and many are worried. A recent University of Chicago survey revealed that 4 in 10 U.S. adults are “extremely” worried about artificial intelligence’s ...

The rise of AI is changing the world in more ways than one. As this booming new industry revolutionizes the way we live and work, scientists are racing to quantify its environmental impact as well.