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Breakthrough Tech Destroys Forever Chemicals
Researchers at Rice University and international partners have developed the first eco-friendly technology that can capture and destroy PFAS in water.
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Researchers at Rice University and international partners have developed the first eco-friendly technology that can capture and destroy PFAS in water.
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New Tech Rapidly Destroys PFAS in Water
Rice University researchers have collaborated with international partners to develop the first eco-friendly technology that can capture and destroy PFAS. This finding marks a major step toward…
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November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Breakthrough Tech Destroys Forever Chemicals
Researchers at Rice University and international partners have developed the first eco-friendly technology that can capture and destroy PFAS in water.
See how this new tech is tackling the PFAS crisis. 👇
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Researchers at Rice University and international partners have developed the first eco-friendly technology that can capture and destroy PFAS in water.
See how this new tech is tackling the PFAS crisis. 👇
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A new report and map from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveal that millions across the US are served drinking water contaminated with chemicals such as chromium-6, arsenic, and nitrate.
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Toxic Tap Water
Millions of people across the US are being served drinking water polluted by chromium-6, arsenic, and nitrate - contaminants known to cause cancer and other health problems. A new report and…
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November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A new report and map from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveal that millions across the US are served drinking water contaminated with chemicals such as chromium-6, arsenic, and nitrate.
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A new "Playbook" offers a practical guide for water, wastewater, and energy utilities to attract, develop, and retain a new generation of trained workers.
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Playbook for Utility Workforce Development
A new "Playbook" offers a practical, step-by-step framework for publicly owned water, wastewater, and energy utilities to attract, develop, and retain a new generation of trained workers. Topics…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A new "Playbook" offers a practical guide for water, wastewater, and energy utilities to attract, develop, and retain a new generation of trained workers.
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A major legal dispute over the Rio Grande water compact may be resolved after more than a decade.
The settlement provides certainty for groundwater users and resolves federal claims.
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The settlement provides certainty for groundwater users and resolves federal claims.
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Rio Grande Water Dispute Settled
Parties involved in the more than decade-long legal dispute over the Rio Grande water compact have filed settlement documents, potentially ending a costly lawsuit mired before the US Supreme Court.…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A major legal dispute over the Rio Grande water compact may be resolved after more than a decade.
The settlement provides certainty for groundwater users and resolves federal claims.
Learn more here.
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The settlement provides certainty for groundwater users and resolves federal claims.
Learn more here.
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Major Water Sale Boosts Farm Security 🤝🌾
A new deal is set to transfer water from Xcel Energy to farmers in the water-strapped Lower Arkansas River Valley.
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A new deal is set to transfer water from Xcel Energy to farmers in the water-strapped Lower Arkansas River Valley.
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Water Sale Increases Agricultural Security
Xcel Energy plans to sell water it once held for power production to farmers in the water-strapped Lower Arkansas River Valley. This deal, valued at over $44 million, will help the struggling region…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Major Water Sale Boosts Farm Security 🤝🌾
A new deal is set to transfer water from Xcel Energy to farmers in the water-strapped Lower Arkansas River Valley.
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A new deal is set to transfer water from Xcel Energy to farmers in the water-strapped Lower Arkansas River Valley.
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Drought costs could jump by over a third by 2035. 😱 The global land area affected by drought has doubled since 1900, impacting everything from agriculture to migration. Even high-income countries are feeling the heat! 🥵
But there's hope! 🌱
But there's hope! 🌱
Global Drought Costs Set to Skyrocket
Droughts are having increasingly significant economic impacts. A new report shows that without effective adaptation, the costs associated with climatic events could surge by at least 35% by 2035. The…
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September 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Drought costs could jump by over a third by 2035. 😱 The global land area affected by drought has doubled since 1900, impacting everything from agriculture to migration. Even high-income countries are feeling the heat! 🥵
But there's hope! 🌱
But there's hope! 🌱
Wildfires Cause Lasting Water Damage 🔥💧
New research reveals wildfires pollute rivers and streams far longer than we thought. Contaminants like organic carbon, phosphorus, and turbidity stay high for years, with nitrogen and sediment loads increasing for up to eight!
New research reveals wildfires pollute rivers and streams far longer than we thought. Contaminants like organic carbon, phosphorus, and turbidity stay high for years, with nitrogen and sediment loads increasing for up to eight!
Wildfires Harm Water Quality for Years
Wildfires devastate forests and watersheds leaving behind contaminants that continue to pollute rivers and streams longer than previously estimated. A new study offers the first large-scale…
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September 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Wildfires Cause Lasting Water Damage 🔥💧
New research reveals wildfires pollute rivers and streams far longer than we thought. Contaminants like organic carbon, phosphorus, and turbidity stay high for years, with nitrogen and sediment loads increasing for up to eight!
New research reveals wildfires pollute rivers and streams far longer than we thought. Contaminants like organic carbon, phosphorus, and turbidity stay high for years, with nitrogen and sediment loads increasing for up to eight!
Wet Soils Increase Flood Risk 🌧️🌊
New research reveals a key flood driver on the US West Coast saturated soils. While some intense storms don't flood dry areas, weaker ones can devastate wet ones.
New research reveals a key flood driver on the US West Coast saturated soils. While some intense storms don't flood dry areas, weaker ones can devastate wet ones.
Wet Soils Amplify Flooding
Storms coming from atmospheric rivers bring vital moisture to the US West Coast. However, they also cause most of the region's floods. Storm size alone does not always predict flood risk, ground…
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September 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Wet Soils Increase Flood Risk 🌧️🌊
New research reveals a key flood driver on the US West Coast saturated soils. While some intense storms don't flood dry areas, weaker ones can devastate wet ones.
New research reveals a key flood driver on the US West Coast saturated soils. While some intense storms don't flood dry areas, weaker ones can devastate wet ones.
Funding Multi-Benefit Projects 💰🌱
Complex environmental challenges require integrated solutions. Multi-benefit projects address climate adaptation, water management, and ecosystem restoration simultaneously.
Complex environmental challenges require integrated solutions. Multi-benefit projects address climate adaptation, water management, and ecosystem restoration simultaneously.
Funding Multi-Benefit Projects
Complex environmental challenges demand integrated solutions. Multi-benefit projects, such as realigning levees to reconnect floodplains, can be powerful tools to help us address water challenges.…
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September 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Funding Multi-Benefit Projects 💰🌱
Complex environmental challenges require integrated solutions. Multi-benefit projects address climate adaptation, water management, and ecosystem restoration simultaneously.
Complex environmental challenges require integrated solutions. Multi-benefit projects address climate adaptation, water management, and ecosystem restoration simultaneously.
Irrigation is essential for US agriculture. A new study examines its complex impact on summer heat stress and public health in the Great Plains.
Research shows that while irrigation can lower temperatures it also increases humidity.
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Research shows that while irrigation can lower temperatures it also increases humidity.
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How Does Irrigation Effect Heat Stress?
Irrigation (at some level) is essential for much of the US's agricultural production. In the Great Plains region irrigation is used to supply water during dry periods, encourage crop growth, and…
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September 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Irrigation is essential for US agriculture. A new study examines its complex impact on summer heat stress and public health in the Great Plains.
Research shows that while irrigation can lower temperatures it also increases humidity.
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Research shows that while irrigation can lower temperatures it also increases humidity.
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New research shows that dam removal can prevent costly disasters from extreme weather events, restore rivers, revive native fish, and make communities safer.
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Removing Dams Can Improve Climate Resilience
Aging dams and other river barrier infrastructure pose an increasing risk to communities. New research explains that dam removal can significantly enhance safety and resilience against extreme…
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September 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
New research shows that dam removal can prevent costly disasters from extreme weather events, restore rivers, revive native fish, and make communities safer.
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Two Countries Unite for One River
The Kootenai River crosses the US-Canada border twice, and so does its pollution. A new $4.9 million study is underway to create a "common understanding" of pollution concerns from mining operations.
The Kootenai River crosses the US-Canada border twice, and so does its pollution. A new $4.9 million study is underway to create a "common understanding" of pollution concerns from mining operations.
US-Canada Collaboration on Kootenai Watershed Study
The Kootenai River originates from glaciers in Canada and its watershed spans over 19,000 square miles across British Columbia, Montana, and Idaho. The river crosses the US-Canada border twice.…
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September 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Two Countries Unite for One River
The Kootenai River crosses the US-Canada border twice, and so does its pollution. A new $4.9 million study is underway to create a "common understanding" of pollution concerns from mining operations.
The Kootenai River crosses the US-Canada border twice, and so does its pollution. A new $4.9 million study is underway to create a "common understanding" of pollution concerns from mining operations.
AI Creates Realistic Global Rainfall Maps💧
A new AI model is changing how we track severe rainfall. It transforms low-resolution weather data into highly realistic, detailed rainfall maps.
A new AI model is changing how we track severe rainfall. It transforms low-resolution weather data into highly realistic, detailed rainfall maps.
Realistic Global Rainfall Maps Generated by AI Model
Severe weather events, particularly heavy rainfall, are becoming increasingly common. Having reliable assessments of location and timing for such occurrences is crucial for saving lives and property.…
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August 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
AI Creates Realistic Global Rainfall Maps💧
A new AI model is changing how we track severe rainfall. It transforms low-resolution weather data into highly realistic, detailed rainfall maps.
A new AI model is changing how we track severe rainfall. It transforms low-resolution weather data into highly realistic, detailed rainfall maps.
New program helps Utah farmers save water with funds for on-farm improvements. Approximately 250 projects have already saved more than 40,000 acre-feet of water/year proving that agricultural productivity and conservation can go hand-in-hand.
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Agricultural Water Optimization Program in Utah
Utah's agricultural program to reduce water use through improved efficiency is showing some encouraging results. Nearly 700 projects have secured funding under the Utah Department of Agriculture and…
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August 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
New program helps Utah farmers save water with funds for on-farm improvements. Approximately 250 projects have already saved more than 40,000 acre-feet of water/year proving that agricultural productivity and conservation can go hand-in-hand.
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Years ago, northwestern tribal leaders realized the Pacific lamprey was in decline and initiated action to preserve this culturally significant fish. Their groundwork led to the development of the first Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan in 2011.
Tribes Lead Pacific Lamprey Restoration
Columbia River tribes have long recognized the importance and drastic decline of the Pacific lamprey. Years ago, they began raising alarms, initiating action, and collecting data. This groundwork…
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July 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Years ago, northwestern tribal leaders realized the Pacific lamprey was in decline and initiated action to preserve this culturally significant fish. Their groundwork led to the development of the first Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan in 2011.
Fallowed Farmlands Fuel Dust Storms 🌪️🌾
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more fallowed agricultural lands. In California, these barren fields are now the state's top source of human-caused dust - threatening snow pack, public health, and road safety.
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more fallowed agricultural lands. In California, these barren fields are now the state's top source of human-caused dust - threatening snow pack, public health, and road safety.
Fallowed Farmlands Increase Dust Storms
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more agricultural fields being left unplanted in California. The fallowed farmlands are now the state's top source of human-caused dust. New research shows…
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July 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Fallowed Farmlands Fuel Dust Storms 🌪️🌾
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more fallowed agricultural lands. In California, these barren fields are now the state's top source of human-caused dust - threatening snow pack, public health, and road safety.
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more fallowed agricultural lands. In California, these barren fields are now the state's top source of human-caused dust - threatening snow pack, public health, and road safety.
Fallowed Farmlands Fuel Dust Storms 🌪️🌾
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more fallowed agricultural lands. In California, these barren fields are now the state's top source of human-caused dust - threatening snow pack, public health, and road safety.
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more fallowed agricultural lands. In California, these barren fields are now the state's top source of human-caused dust - threatening snow pack, public health, and road safety.
Fallowed Farmlands Increase Dust Storms
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more agricultural fields being left unplanted in California. The fallowed farmlands are now the state's top source of human-caused dust. New research shows…
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July 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Fallowed Farmlands Fuel Dust Storms 🌪️🌾
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more fallowed agricultural lands. In California, these barren fields are now the state's top source of human-caused dust - threatening snow pack, public health, and road safety.
Increasing water scarcity has resulted in more fallowed agricultural lands. In California, these barren fields are now the state's top source of human-caused dust - threatening snow pack, public health, and road safety.
How can algae improve ag efficiency? 💧🌿
A new irrigation method using microalgae is being tested in Arizona. It has helped farmers achieve better crop yields with significantly less water.
A new irrigation method using microalgae is being tested in Arizona. It has helped farmers achieve better crop yields with significantly less water.
Algae System Improves Soil & Saves Water
A new algae system could revolutionize farming practices in Arizona, helping farmers achieve better crop yields with significantly less water. This approach - developed through a collaboration…
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July 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
How can algae improve ag efficiency? 💧🌿
A new irrigation method using microalgae is being tested in Arizona. It has helped farmers achieve better crop yields with significantly less water.
A new irrigation method using microalgae is being tested in Arizona. It has helped farmers achieve better crop yields with significantly less water.
Can solar panels reduce drought impacts?
New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that solar arrays can actively reduce drought stress in Colorado’s grasslands.
New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that solar arrays can actively reduce drought stress in Colorado’s grasslands.
Solar Arrays Aid Grasslands During Drought
New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that solar arrays can actively reduce drought stress in Colorado's grasslands. By casting partial shade, the panels boost…
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July 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Can solar panels reduce drought impacts?
New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that solar arrays can actively reduce drought stress in Colorado’s grasslands.
New research from Colorado State University and Cornell University shows that solar arrays can actively reduce drought stress in Colorado’s grasslands.
Smart water metering is a booming global market 💡💧
Adoption of advanced metering technology by utilities is increasing, leading to improved water measurement efficiency and customer engagement.
These systems can offer real-time water use data and facilitate more timely leak detection.
Adoption of advanced metering technology by utilities is increasing, leading to improved water measurement efficiency and customer engagement.
These systems can offer real-time water use data and facilitate more timely leak detection.
Smart Water Meters
Smart water metering has grown to a $6.8 billion global market, solidifying its position as a key driver of digital transformation for utilities. According to a new report, utilities are embracing…
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July 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Smart water metering is a booming global market 💡💧
Adoption of advanced metering technology by utilities is increasing, leading to improved water measurement efficiency and customer engagement.
These systems can offer real-time water use data and facilitate more timely leak detection.
Adoption of advanced metering technology by utilities is increasing, leading to improved water measurement efficiency and customer engagement.
These systems can offer real-time water use data and facilitate more timely leak detection.
Climate change, floods, heatwaves, and aging infrastructure are challenges threatening safe drinking water access across the world.
A new report calls for modernizing infrastructure, improving monitoring, and strengthening collaboration (especially for data sharing).
A new report calls for modernizing infrastructure, improving monitoring, and strengthening collaboration (especially for data sharing).
Safe Drinking Water and Public Health
A new report about Safe Drinking Water and Public Health emphasizes the steps the water sector must take to adapt to a quickly changing climate. It shows how floods, heatwaves, and aging…
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July 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Climate change, floods, heatwaves, and aging infrastructure are challenges threatening safe drinking water access across the world.
A new report calls for modernizing infrastructure, improving monitoring, and strengthening collaboration (especially for data sharing).
A new report calls for modernizing infrastructure, improving monitoring, and strengthening collaboration (especially for data sharing).
Can buying ag rights improve long-term water security?
Nevada has launched a voluntary water rights buyback program to address groundwater over-pumping.
It allows the state to purchase/permanently retire groundwater rights in over-allocated basins.
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Nevada has launched a voluntary water rights buyback program to address groundwater over-pumping.
It allows the state to purchase/permanently retire groundwater rights in over-allocated basins.
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Nevada Approves Water Rights Buyback Program
Nevada has launched a voluntary water rights buyback program to address the long-standing issue of groundwater over-pumping. Approved in June, the initiative allows the state to purchase and…
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July 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Can buying ag rights improve long-term water security?
Nevada has launched a voluntary water rights buyback program to address groundwater over-pumping.
It allows the state to purchase/permanently retire groundwater rights in over-allocated basins.
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Nevada has launched a voluntary water rights buyback program to address groundwater over-pumping.
It allows the state to purchase/permanently retire groundwater rights in over-allocated basins.
Learn more here 👇
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Finding Funding for Projects That Must Be Done💸💧
Securing consistent funding for capital improvements is a top water industry concern. A new report shows only 41% of utilities can fully fund essential infrastructure upgrades.
Securing consistent funding for capital improvements is a top water industry concern. A new report shows only 41% of utilities can fully fund essential infrastructure upgrades.
Water Sector Faces Funding Challenges
The water sector is presently facing a growing challenge: securing consistent funding for capital improvements. According to the latest State of the Water Industry report by the American Water Works…
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July 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Finding Funding for Projects That Must Be Done💸💧
Securing consistent funding for capital improvements is a top water industry concern. A new report shows only 41% of utilities can fully fund essential infrastructure upgrades.
Securing consistent funding for capital improvements is a top water industry concern. A new report shows only 41% of utilities can fully fund essential infrastructure upgrades.
California's Sinking Land, Shrinking Water
Land subsidence, mostly from too much groundwater pumping, is seriously impacting California's water deliveries.
A new report confirms that subsidence is already reducing water flow and could drastically cut deliveries by 2043 without urgent action.
Land subsidence, mostly from too much groundwater pumping, is seriously impacting California's water deliveries.
A new report confirms that subsidence is already reducing water flow and could drastically cut deliveries by 2043 without urgent action.
California Water Subsidence Impacts Water Deliveries
Subsidence - the gradual caving in or sinking of land - is significantly limiting California's water delivery capabilities. A recent technical report confirms that this land collapse, primarily…
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June 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
California's Sinking Land, Shrinking Water
Land subsidence, mostly from too much groundwater pumping, is seriously impacting California's water deliveries.
A new report confirms that subsidence is already reducing water flow and could drastically cut deliveries by 2043 without urgent action.
Land subsidence, mostly from too much groundwater pumping, is seriously impacting California's water deliveries.
A new report confirms that subsidence is already reducing water flow and could drastically cut deliveries by 2043 without urgent action.
New research shows farmers don't have to choose between growing crops and installing solar panels. In fact, this combination has been shown to boost financial security for farmers AND save water. 💧
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Impacts of Solar Installation on Ag Fields
New Michigan State University (MSU) research suggests farmers don't need to choose between growing crops and installing solar panels; in fact, both can coexist. Leveraging this innovative land use…
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June 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
New research shows farmers don't have to choose between growing crops and installing solar panels. In fact, this combination has been shown to boost financial security for farmers AND save water. 💧
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