water supplies
Coverage of water supplies in the Nexus archive.
- Data center debate grows across Texas as leaders push for more oversight
Data center development in Texas is expanding, prompting communities, local officials, and state leaders to question its impact on power grids, water supplies, and land use. The industry's growth has led to calls for increased oversight.
- Britain's data centre hellscape beckons: Humming warehouses which dwarf the countryside use enough energy to power 10,000 homes and draw on water supplies...and one could be coming next door to you
Britain's data centres are described as energy-intensive facilities consuming power equivalent to 10,000 homes and straining water supplies, with potential new sites being built near residential areas. The article highlights concerns about their environmental and resource impacts.
- Israeli settlers intensify attacks in West Bank, targeting water supplies
Israeli settlers have intensified attacks in the West Bank, specifically targeting water supplies. The assaults have also impacted Palestinian homes and livelihoods, marking a significant spike in such incidents recently.
- Erin Brockovich Is Taking On a New Issue: AI Data Centers
Erin Brockovich is advocating for transparency regarding the environmental impact of AI data centers, which can consume up to five million gallons of water daily, affecting neighboring communities through noise pollution and water supply depletion.
- Rain gives Corpus Christi a small break, delaying projected water crisis by 3 months
Corpus Christi has received relief from recent rainfall that temporarily delays an anticipated water crisis by approximately three months. The city council convened on March 17, 2026 to address the ongoing depletion of the city's water supplies and discuss mitigation strategies.
- Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN
Sudanese refugees returning home face severe challenges due to heavily damaged infrastructure, including homes, water supplies, health services, and electricity. The UN warns of a 'struggle for survival' as chronic investment needs remain unmet.