extraction

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As the lake’s water sources diminish because of water use agreements regarding the Colorado River, and as this region gains more industrial activity from proposed lithium extraction, air pollution is likely to only worsen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Adoption of the company’s AI tools is rising among customers, particularly for credit reviews, credit monitoring, auto spreading and the locate-and-file capability, which allows for the automated extraction and filing of documents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

About 30% of the world’s helium supply is sourced from Qatar, produced as a byproduct of local natural gas extraction.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

They found that even if the UK maximised North Sea extraction and returned revenues directly to households, the cost savings would be far smaller than those expected from accelerating the shift to renewable energy.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Antonina’s father, who worked in an ore extraction factory, aggressively disapproved of her flying.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein