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Global study reveals soaring freshwater demand in material production

Summary by Phys.org
An international research team has published a study unveiling the hidden water footprint of materials such as steel, cement, paper, plastics, and rubber. The findings highlight alarming growth in freshwater consumption tied to industrial production, raising urgent sustainability concerns for water-stressed countries.

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An international research team published a study revealing the hidden water footprint of materials such as steel, cement, paper, plastics and rubber. The results highlight an alarming increase in freshwater consumption linked to industrial production, raising urgent sustainability concerns for the [...]

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, November 3, 2025.
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