Environmental Science · Waste Management and Disposal

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse

Pumped-hydro storage cut modeled emissions by 81%

A life-cycle assessment modeled pumped-hydro storage alongside wind, grid and hydropower. Compared with a baseline without storage, the system reduced modeled greenhouse-gas emissions by 81%, while steel and cement production created environmental burdens.

1 week ago·14 views

Climate & Environment

Treated oil-field water supported alfalfa irrigation in a West Texas field study

In a West Texas field study, alfalfa irrigated with treated oil-and-gas wastewater grew similarly to alfalfa irrigated with groundwater. The water met most irrigation standards, but elevated strontium and the need to track long-term effects remain concerns.

1 week ago·38 views