New study: Rising temperatures challenge Salt Lake City's water supply
Friday, November 1, 2013 - 10:00
in Earth & Climate
In an example of the challenges water-strapped Western cities will face in a warming world, new research shows that every degree Fahrenheit of warming in the Salt Lake City region could mean a 1.8 to 6.5 percent drop in the annual flow of streams that provide water to the city.