scarcity

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In the revised IPO filing, SpaceX said “water scarcity, drought conditions, competition for local water resources, or regulatory restrictions on water use” might limit its data center plans or make them more expensive.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

That perceived scarcity is behind much of the demand for SpaceX shares, according to Mark Vena, CEO and analyst at the research firm SmartTech Research.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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

“We think we could see real physical scarcity of metal over the next six months in Europe or in North America,” Alcoa Chief Executive Bill Oplinger told a Miami conference this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

My primary motivation behind buying a car, despite the scarcity of my funds, was that I refused to be driven around town in a car with red and blue lights on top.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer