Water Officials Warned: Get Used to Drought, Says New Climate Report
Source: National Resources Defense Council
The drought and dry conditions currently gripping half the country are a taste of things to come, according to a new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) assessing the effects of global warming on water supplies in the West. The researchers say that as the hotter, drier weather already afflicting the region becomes the norm, officials responsible for keeping the taps flowing will need bold measures to improve conservation and efficiency. But drastic steps can be avoided if managers begin preparing now, the report says.
+ In Hot Water: Water Management Strategies to Weather the Effects of Global Warming
- Executive Summary (PDF; 203 KB)
- Full Report (PDF; 2.55 MB)
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