Sentences with phrase «water scarcity in»

Those of us who are fortunate to live in water - rich regions of the world could learn a lot from these practices, because even though we may not have to worry about our taps running dry anytime soon, water scarcity in a growing problem worldwide, and we should all be striving to use less.

Water scarcity in some areas and overabundance of water in others are the hallmarks of climate change in South Asia, the researchers found.

It describes the risks to agriculture and livelihood security in Sub-Saharan Africa; the rise in sea - level, loss of coral reefs and devastation to coastal areas likely in South East Asia; and the fluctuating water resources in South Asia that can lead to flooding in some areas and water scarcity in others, as well as affecting power supply.

Scientists say global warming may increase water scarcity in many areas.

Ask a climate scientist why water scarcity in Colorado has become so dire, and their most simple answer will likely be a two - part explanation: Climate change and population growth.

This is optimistic, however, because water scarcity in a hotter climate will nearly certainly have even more dire impacts on agriculture.

Collaborate on resolving confrontation between rising energy demand and water scarcity in both countries.

For example, increasing water scarcity in some regions will force hard choices about the allocation of water for growing food, producing electricity, providing for urban uses, and protecting ecosystems.

«We are expecting El Nino to have a positive impact on water scarcity in many areas in North America and in particular California, so agricultural output could increase,» said Charlebois.

Water scarcity in India and Pakistan have the potential to inflame the conflict in Kashmir to unprecedented levels and draw the United States into the troubles there, and elsewhere.

BEIJING (Reuters)- China's wetlands have shrunk nearly 9 percent since 2003, forestry officials said on Monday, aggravating water scarcity in a country where food production, energy output and industrial activity are already under pressure from water shortages.

«Our work highlights opportunities for addressing water scarcity in China by adjusting where water intensive crops are grown and how they are traded» said Mauzerall.

China's wetlands have shrunk nearly 9 percent since 2003, forestry officials said on Monday, aggravating water scarcity in a country where food production, energy output and industrial activity are already under pressure from water shortages.

But despite what appears to be an insurmountable problem, according to researchers from McGill and Utrecht University it is possible to turn the situation around and significantly reduce water scarcity in just over 35 years.

President Buhari directed the Minister of Water Resources, Mr Sulaiman Adamu, to work with the Jigawa State Government to alleviate the challenge of water scarcity in the state capital, following a complaint by the Emir of Dutse.

As the 2015 Global Opportunity Report puts forward, there are impactful opportunities in this sector that would address water scarcity in developed countries, while also delivering new opportunities for developing countries.

Not exact matches

In partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, or Sida, USAID is offering up $ 25 million in grants, ranging from $ 100,000 to $ 3 million, for big ideas that solve the water scarcity problems in the agricultural production chaiIn partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, or Sida, USAID is offering up $ 25 million in grants, ranging from $ 100,000 to $ 3 million, for big ideas that solve the water scarcity problems in the agricultural production chaiin grants, ranging from $ 100,000 to $ 3 million, for big ideas that solve the water scarcity problems in the agricultural production chaiin the agricultural production chain.

But then again, so is demographics, water scarcity, technological change, creativity, policy choices, public sentiment, corruption, cultural differences, new forms of energy and a myriad of other factors, all interacting in unpredictable ways.

Do you live in a small town or city where there is scarcity of usable water?

What did the revolts brought to the people in those countries any thing other than continuos unending revolts and demonstrations scarcity of essential commodities and products adding to the sky high prices... While other essential needs such as electricity power supply, water, gas, diesel, petrol are being used as a pressure tool by the opposition or the ruling party to keep people mad on the streets rather than going home seeing to their daily living making and minding their own businesses... but what business will continue with such chaos and disorder...?

But even in this lush nation, water scarcity and lack of hygiene affect people's daily lives.

For the lord your God is bringing you in to a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing forth in valleys and hills, a land of wheat and barley, of vines, and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey, a land in which you will eat bread without scarcity in which you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron and out of whose hills you can dig copper.

In an article posted on The Atlantic's website last week, Gary Paul Nabhan, co-author of Chasing Chiles: Hot Spots Along the Pepper Trail, addressed the relationship between farming in the Southwest and climate change — both food production and food security have been cast into question with the growing scarcity of water and unpredictable growing seasons and weather patterns, such as droughIn an article posted on The Atlantic's website last week, Gary Paul Nabhan, co-author of Chasing Chiles: Hot Spots Along the Pepper Trail, addressed the relationship between farming in the Southwest and climate change — both food production and food security have been cast into question with the growing scarcity of water and unpredictable growing seasons and weather patterns, such as droughin the Southwest and climate change — both food production and food security have been cast into question with the growing scarcity of water and unpredictable growing seasons and weather patterns, such as drought.

Growing scarcity In addition to a growing scarcity of natural resources such as land, water and biodiversity «global agriculture will have to cope with the effects of climate change, notably higher temperatures, greater rainfall variability and more frequent extreme weather events such as floods and droughts,» Diouf warned.

The risk of water scarcity is a direct consequence of unsustainable agricultural practices, climate change, and growth in demand for agricultural commodities.

Hormel Foods also recognizes that water scarcity and sourcing from water stressed regions is a growing concern across all industries — including the food industry — and companies need to play an active role in ceasing this trend.

Production in heated greenhouses has high environmental impacts and therefore seasonal products are generally environmentally preferable, unless they come from areas with water scarcity (Stoessel et al. 2012) or the greenhouse is heated with clean renewable energy.

Even water - rich countries, like Germany, may be economically impacted in negative ways by global water scarcity, as imports from water - scarce countries often decline during droughts.

By 2025, 2 / 3rds of us in the US will face a water scarcity.

Thus, China has an interest in ensuring that India remains a water - secure country, although China's current major hydro - engineering projects demonstrate that the Chinese government is focused, first and foremost, on addressing China's own serious water scarcity challenges.

A report from the Lords science and technology committee warns the # 22 billion sustainable communities plan, which will see new homes built in four main areas, did not take the issue of water scarcity into consideration early enough.

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Hood went on to say that active steps had to be taken to prevent water scarcity by building the plant or exploring alternatives in the event that United Water's plan is deemed unsafe by the water scarcity by building the plant or exploring alternatives in the event that United Water's plan is deemed unsafe by the Water's plan is deemed unsafe by the DEC..

Carlock said that desalination is typically a last resort even in areas such as California and the Midwest where water scarcity is more common.

I always enjoyed science at school — particularly in sustainable development and challenges like climate change and water scarcity.

«Water scarcity has been an issue in Australia for 20 years, but it is now an issue for the globe.»

The impact of global warming has been linked to the severity of droughts, water scarcity, and food shortages in war - torn Syria.

By 2025, the United Nations predicts, 2.4 billion people will live in regions of intense water scarcity, which may force as many as 700 million people from their homes in search of water by 2030.

Water scarcity will affect most of Asia, and higher temperatures will lower rice yields in some areas by shortening the growing season.

The impact of global warming has been linked to the severity of droughts, water scarcity, and food shortages in war - torn Syria, but now an internationally recognized expert on water resources has identified climate change as a factor contributing to political turmoil in the region.

According to the report, climate models consistently estimate that warming will occur faster in the Middle East - North Africa region, accentuating the growing scarcity of water.

«I would be most interested in seeing into the future to determine what effects global warming, weather change, overpopulation and scarcity of clean drinking water [have] in store for humanity,» Bennett wrote.

The net effect is that populations in nations that import water can grow without restraint since they are not limited by water scarcity at home.

Estimates show that by 2050 the world population will be more than 9 billion and this growth will occur primarily in areas of the world already experiencing food scarcity and water availability issues, as Steven Leath, plant scientist and president of Iowa State University, noted in a lecture last year at AAAS.

As water scarcity and quality issues grow in California and around the world, a new book co-edited by UC Riverside water economist Ariel Dinar and water experts in Spain and Argentina examines the experience of 15 countries where conservation has been achieved through water - pricing incentive systems.

Increasing water scarcity over time and across regions, coupled with short - and long - term catastrophic droughts in certain locations, have contributed to increasing interest in water conservation in the various water - consuming sectors — urban, rural, agricultural, and environmental, Dinar explained.

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At the same time, another 23 % have experienced a significant decrease in water availability, for 9 % aggravating water scarcity problems.

If efforts are made to reduce greenhouse gases and mitigate climate change, the researchers find that water scarcity and its associated reductions in cotton and forage can be avoided.

In a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers have now assessed the impacts of human interventions on water scarcity at a global scalIn a new study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers have now assessed the impacts of human interventions on water scarcity at a global scalin the journal Nature Communications, researchers have now assessed the impacts of human interventions on water scarcity at a global scale.