Sentences with phrase «increasing water withdrawals»

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The agency downplayed the impact of the withdrawal, saying it would amount to only a 0.07 percent increase in total surface water withdrawal from Lake Michigan.

Freshwater withdrawals are expected to increase with the expanding human population, potentially worsening local water resources in many reg...

Working with Worms to Fight Climate Change Global studies show that water scarcity and water stress are increasing, and as much as 15 % to 35 % of human withdrawals of water for agriculture are considered unsustainable.1 Achievement of climate change - related commitments like those made at last year's Paris Climate Conference («COP21») will require that businesses strategically manage their water footprints for maximum efficacy while mitigating negative impacts.

If you drink plenty of water during your fast, you will feel better, experience fewer side effects from withdrawals and detoxification, and will increase the overall effectiveness of your fast.

This usually occurs in coastal and estuarine areas due to reducing land - based influence (e.g., either from reduced runoff and associated groundwater recharge, or from excessive water withdrawals from aquifers) or increasing marine influence (e.g., relative sea - level rise).

6.4: Increase water - use efficiency across all sectors, ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply for freshwater to address water scarcity and lower number of people suffering from water scarcity