Confronting a World Freshwater Crisis

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VERY SOON WE WILL HAVE BATTLES AND WARS OVER WATER. IN INDIA WE ALREADY HAVE UPPER RIVERINE STATES CORNERING THE WATER RESOURCES AND THE LOWERS STATES CLAMOURING FOR MORE WATER.

HERE IS A TAKE ON WATER RESOURCES FROM SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN BELOW: -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In-Depth Report: Confronting a World Freshwater CrisisAs the global population grows--and freshwater supplies dwindle--ensuring that everyone has sufficient supplies of life-giving H2O has become an enormous challenge. Here's how to start.

FEATUREFacing the Freshwater CrisisAs demand for freshwater soars, planetary supplies are becoming unpredictable.

SLIDE SHOWWatering a Thirsty WorldSee how overstretched freshwater supplies will increasingly influence the way we live.

QUIZ20 Questions: FreshwaterTest your knowledge about freshwater and its use

PODCAST60-Second Science: Running Out of WaterA podcast interview with SciAm editor Steve Ashley about useful steps we can take now to keep the water running.

FEATURETop 10 Water Wasters: From Washing Dishes to Watering the DesertThe many ways we squander water, from unintentional leaks to outright negligence

SLIDE SHOWA Six-Point Plan to Avert a Global Freshwater CrisisPolicymakers need to figure out how to supply water without degrading the natural ecosystems that provide it.

FEATUREFreshwater Conservation: Drip by DripDoing small things consistently over time-if enough people participate-can make a dent, even in a global problem.

ASK THE EXPERTSWhy don't we get our drinking water from the ocean by taking the salt out of seawater?Peter Gleick, president of the Pacific Institute, distils an answer

FEATUREGet Involved in Freshwater ConservationTo find out more about your local water situation, check in with your local water authority

MAPFreshwater Crisis Map: Current SituationLots of water, but not always where it is needed

MAPFreshwater Crisis Map: Looming ShortagesModels examining the effects of climate change and of population and economic growth on water availability by 2025 indicate that climate change alone will bring scarcity to many places.