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While the present and future water scarcity issues are severe, there are several organizations around the world that are making an impact on global water issues. On this World Water Day 2015, we highlight eight organizations making a positive difference. Pacific Institute The Pacific Institute is a leader in producing research and informational resources about …
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According to one recent study, by 2040 there will not be enough water available to meet global demand for both drinking and energy production. The shrinking freshwater resources and growing demand will have negative ramifications for billions of people. In this article we discuss five consequences of a future with widespread water shortages. Increased Global …
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While there will always be plenty of water in the world, the amount of usable freshwater that is easily accessible is rapidly shrinking due to a few key factors. Increased Food Requirements of a Growing Population About 70% of the world’s freshwater consumption is for agriculture and food demand is rising. The global population is …
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The global issues of freshwater shortages and increasing demands of a growing population has led to interest in the academic community in studying water issues. Here are 10 recent studies related to measuring water resources and seeking solutions to the water scarcity problem. The Southwest United States Has a 20-50% Chance of a Megadrought A …
Facing growing challenges with freshwater availability, people throughout the world are focusing on new ideas for conserving water resources. Here are five trends that will play a significant factor in the future of water conservation. Water Recycling According to the 2012 United Nations World Water Development Report, 80 percent of the world’s wastewater is not …
A growing list of cities in the world are facing serious challenges in providing adequate freshwater to their residents. The United Nations predicts that by 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population may be living under water stressed conditions. Here are 10 cities in the world that are currently facing freshwater supply issues. São Paulo In …
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The top water conservation stories this year included the continued severe drought in the southwestern United States, a water crisis in cities like São Paulo, and unprecedented fines in California for individuals caught wasting water. Here is a selection of some of the top water conservation stories of 2014. What Will it Take to End …
The growing issues of freshwater scarcity in many parts of the world are encouraging more water recycling projects from San Diego to Singapore. Here are 15 facts about water recycling from around the world. “A 2012 National Academy of Sciences study found that U.S. coastal cities could increase their water supply 27 percent with treated …
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With the growing lack of freshwater resources in many parts of the world, governments are looking at non-traditional ways to increase freshwater supplies like wastewater recycling. This week we share articles about wastewater recycling which is gaining adoption around the world. Colorado weighs taking “waste” out of wastewater to fix shortfall The Denver Post “Denver …
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Within the next few decades, the lack of freshwater in certain areas of the globe will intensify and cause one of the greatest challenges to the world’s population. This week we share several interesting articles describing the growing challenges of the diminishing freshwater supply from the United States to China. These Maps of California’s Water …
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