Sentences with phrase «use scarce water resources»

This is because plants in arid regions already use water more judiciously than in other areas, but increasing CO2 levels also drives them to use scarce water resources more efficiently as well.

Not exact matches

Dana Kolpin of the US Geological Survey in Iowa City says that the findings highlight the complex issue of antibiotic - resistance genes, which will continue to be of concern as treated effluent becomes more widely used in regions that have scarce water resources.

Reducing the use of animal products can have a considerable impact on areas suffering scarce water resources, as meat production requires more water than other agricultural products.

We can use the scarce resource to generate more power, or we can use it for drinking water and irrigation to support a growing population.

Making better use of a scarce and / or expensive resource is a laudable aim, whatever the resource... energy... food... water etc etc..