depletion
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Researchers say sand mining and groundwater depletion have weakened its ability to cool the surrounding landscape, creating a vicious cycle in which water scarcity and extreme temperatures reinforce one another.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
He has now reached a level of capital where growth is largely secondary, as he is afraid to spend his income as he still worries about depletion.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The researchers say tropical rivers should be considered a top priority for mitigation efforts aimed at preventing worsening oxygen depletion.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
However, guidance implies an 18% on-quarter drop in 4Q output, reflecting depletion of the MG3 medium-grade stockpile, Jefferies says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Compounding the situation was the gradual depletion of the oil fields.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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