U.S. cities less susceptible to water scarcity than previously thought
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 - 06:50
in Earth & Climate
The past few years have seen powerful droughts across the U.S., with water shortages threatening crop production, shipping traffic, energy production, and groundwater stores. Water scarcity issues are particularly relevant for those living in cities, a demographic which now includes roughly 4 out of every 5 Americans.