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Simply put, scarcity is related to the supply side, whereas shortages can be either a demand-driven or supply-side issue. The scarcity of any item arises from its limited availability. Natural ...

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Climate change is largely to blame for water scarcity. The low water levels in European rivers this summer speak volumes in that respect. "But water scarcity involves much more than just a shortage of ...

Why do people break environmental laws? A new study published in Cell Reports Sustainability suggests that in highly seasonal economies, the answer often lies not in sudden crises, but in predictable ...

The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to demand more resources than the US medical system has to supply, likely requiring explicit rationing of ventilators, critical and intensive care beds, and ...

Fresh water is more than just a resource, it is the source of all life. But in many arid regions of the world, water supplies are under pressure from climate change, and outdated rules and ...

New technologies continue to democratize, decentralize, and disrupt production, offering the possibility that scarcity will be a thing of the past for many industries. We call these technologies of ...