World Water Scarcity

Water scarcity is a growing issue worldwide.  There is a lot of water in the world, but issues of location, timing, quantity, quality, and use can lead to serious problems.  Here are links to some recent articles that highlight the issue.

Water supply to Chinese city cut off due to pollution in river (NDTV, Jan. 6, 2013)

How will climate change impact on fresh water security? (Mcintyre, N., & Clark, D., Guardian, Nov. 30, 2012)

Scarcity of Water and Land Shifts Geography of Food Production and Irrigation Networks to China’s Northeast (Schneider, K., Circle of Blue, Nov. 9, 2012)

Water conflicts come to the Andes as glaciers melt (Mahnke, E., DW, Nov. 13, 2012)

Water Supply in a Warming World (Gillis, J., New York Times Green blog, Nov. 12, 2012)

Demand for Water Will Outstrip Supply by 2030, Oracle Says (Environmental Leader, Oct. 22, 2012)

Water Scarcity (Infrastructure Watch, Oct. 23, 2012)

The Growing Water Scarcity Problem (Parker, T., Infozine, Sept. 22, 2012)

Freshwater Crisis (National Geographic, n.d.)

How Does Lack of Water Affect Women and Children? (Good, n.d.)