Water apocalypse? Yep, coming to a reservoir or an aquifer near you, in the not too distant future. Water is the essence of life, sustaining every being on this planet. Without water, there would simply be no plants, no animals, and us, the main culprits. But the global water supply isn't just at risk, it's already in crisis as I post these links below the fold. This scarce resource is facing heavy and unsustainable demand from users of all kinds, and farmers increasingly have to compete for water with urban residents and industries. Scientists and resource specialists say freshwater scarcity, even in unexpected places, not only threatens farm productivity, but limits growth, increases business expenses, and drains local treasuries.
“I truly believe we’re moving into an era of water scarcity throughout the United States,”
said Peter Gleick, science advisor to Circle of Blue and president of the Pacific Institute, a think tank specializing in water issues based in Oakland, California.
“That by itself is going to force us to adopt more efficient management techniques.”
Water scarcity is not just an American problem, it's being felt worldwide.
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