depletion
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At the time of depletion, the fund would be able to pay only 77% of scheduled benefits, the Trustees said at that time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
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
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
Although there are many doubters and naysayers, today there is widespread agreement among scientists that the environmental crises threatening the planet are climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, and degraded water quality.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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