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Fossil fuel industry linked to worsening water scarcity in the West

A study finds fossil fuel industry activity is worsening water scarcity in the Western region. The headline indicates a broad environmental and resource impact.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 26, 2026, 10:37 PM UTC.

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Growing water scarcity can threaten communities, agriculture and ecosystems.

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Fossil fuel industry is worsening Western water scarcity, study finds ↗latimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC

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