"Freshwater supplies" refers to the amount of clean or non-salty water available for human use, such as drinking, cooking, irrigation, and sanitation purposes. Full definition
Continued population and economic growth will put still greater pressures on freshwater supplies. (scientificamerican.com)
Climate change is rapidly warming lakes around the world, threatening freshwater supplies and ecosystems, according to a study spanning six continents. (sciencedaily.com)
Much of the rest contains natural ecosystems that keep climate - warming carbon out of the atmosphere, protect freshwater supplies, and preserve biodiversity. (wri.org)