One company wants small nuclear reactors to power the energy-intensive process of purifying vast volumes of toxic “produced water” for use in agriculture and industry.
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Texas moves forward with $1B water infrastructure plan – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas could invest $1B in new water projects pending voter approval this fall.
Source: Texas moves forward with $1B water infrastructure plan – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas farmers face water shortages, tariffs challenges, Ag. Commissioner says | wfaa.com
Sid Miller says he’s working with lawmakers to pass legislation that would improve Texas’ infrastructure in order to improve water shortage issues.
Source: Texas farmers face water shortages, tariffs challenges, Ag. Commissioner says | wfaa.com
Texas Senate committee to hear testimony on bill addressing water infrastructure | kvue.com
The Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will review Senate Bill 7, which aims to enhance Texas’ water infrastructure.
Source: Texas Senate committee to hear testimony on bill addressing water infrastructure | kvue.com
Texas farmers struggle as U.S. denies Mexico’s water request over treaty shortfalls | KERA News
The United States denied Mexico’s request for a special delivery of Colorado River water on Thursday, citing Mexico’s ongoing failure to meet its obligations under an 80-year-old water-sharing treaty between the two countries.
Source: Texas farmers struggle as U.S. denies Mexico’s water request over treaty shortfalls | KERA News
This bill could help answer key question about Texas water shortages
Texas lawmakers push to spend billions to avoid water crisis | The Texas Tribune
Gov. Greg Abbott has made water a priority for this legislative session. Lawmakers will debate whether to invest more into new water supplies or repairing old, leaking pipes around Texas.
Source: Texas lawmakers push to spend billions to avoid water crisis | The Texas Tribune
Powering the Future: Water as a strategic asset for the energy sector
Increasing recognition of the strategic importance of water combined with a growing focus on water resilience, climate change impacts, and stakeholder concerns have brought water strategy to the forefront for many businesses.
Source: Powering the Future: Water as a strategic asset for the energy sector | sustainability.com
Groundwater study looks at shared management strategy – High Plains Journal
University’s new research: Could correlative allocations be game changer for Texas’ groundwater management woes?
Source: Groundwater study looks at shared management strategy – High Plains Journal
Trump Administration Rejects Mexico’s Request for Water – Newsweek
The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that it will deny Mexico’s request for a special Colorado River water delivery to Tijuana for the first time.
Source: Trump Administration Rejects Mexico’s Request for Water – Newsweek