awaters+FollowChile’s Copper Mines vs. Water: Who Wins?Ever wondered how your phone or electric car gets its power? Turns out, the copper and lithium inside might come at a cost to Chile’s water supply. Mining giants are now pumping seawater up the Andes to keep digging, but locals say the damage to their wetlands and way of life is already done. Even with fancy desalination plants, the water isn’t reaching everyone—and the process itself isn’t exactly eco-friendly. It’s a classic case of tech progress vs. local impact. #Business #Industry #WaterWars00Share
Alexandria Simmons+FollowIndia Turns Up the Tap on Hydro PowerSo, India just hit pause on a decades-old water-sharing deal with Pakistan and started clearing out its big hydro dams in Kashmir. Why does this matter? Well, it means India can now boost its own power supply, but folks downstream in Pakistan might feel the pinch if more projects follow suit. Imagine if your neighbor stopped sharing the garden hose—suddenly, everyone’s watching the water meter! #IndiaPakistan #Hydropower #WaterWars #MoneyMoves #LifeHacks #Business142Share