With growing scarcity of agricultural land, there were calls to use more marine - based plants. (eco-business.com)
The Department of Energy, meanwhile, is working with governors and transmission officials in Texas and the western United States on a multi-year computer project to find the best locations for new power plants faced with growing scarcity in nearby water resources to cool down their operations. (scientificamerican.com)
Growing scarcities of renewable resources can contribute to social instability and civil strife (scientificamerican.com)