The Future of Fresh Water

Janurary 22, 2008
As population explodes and planet heats, water for drinking and crop irrigation is diminishing, forcing extra energy use to reach remote supply; already, China, India, Africa and American West reserves are drying up, setting stage for people-versus agriculture battles. This New York Times article from the late fall of 2007 outlines the effects of population growth and climate change on our fresh water supplies.

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