The exponential rise in electricity demand, driven by AI infrastructure and high-performance computing, has introduced new stressors. Water is a critical yet often overlooked dimension of the energy transition. Across all stages: extraction, development, refinement, construction, and transport, water remains a non-substitutable input for base-load energy systems. Its role becomes even more pronounced in energy […] The post Beyond Megawatts: Water as the Hidden Backbone of AI and Energy Infr...| Modern Diplomacy
The Engineering and Public Works Roadshow spotlighted Pure Water San Diego, one…| American Public Works Association
This report presents findings from a follow-up survey conducted in July 2023—about 20 months after the Red Hill water contamination—with 174 people who had participated in earlier CDC/ATSDR studies. The study examines how the disaster affected participants’ health, daily life, finances, and trust in government agencies. Results indicate ongoing challenges, including physical and mental health […] The post Enduring Impacts of the November 2021 Red Hill Fuel Spill: Health, Social, Econo...| UHERO
In this report, we share insights from representatives from the freshwater sector on how the University of Hawai‘i can best support a thriving water future for Hawai‘i through strengthening educational and career pathways. This research is a multi-department collaboration including the University of Hawai‘i Economic Research Organization, the Institute for Sustainability and Resilience, University of […] The post Supporting thriving water futures through education and career pathways:...| UHERO
A series of animated "explainers" produced in collaboration with AirWaterGas on the rise of fracking, water use in fracking, and the high stakes game of deciding where to drill.| Inside Energy
