Sentences with phrase «water shortages»

The hospital authorities complained of acute water shortage in the hospital coupled with unavailable accommodation facilities.

More than one - third of all counties in the lower 48 states will face higher risks of water shortages by mid-century as a result of climate change.

With water shortages impacting populations worldwide, finding portable, affordable ways to produce clean drinking water is more important than ever.

Hundreds of millions of people face water shortages that will worsen as temperatures rise.

If the trend isn't reversed soon, the 600 million people living in the region could face severe water shortages in the next few years.

The report also concentrates on the effect of temperature on water shortages for the human population.

It will tell us how much water different plants use and need and how they react to environmental stresses from water shortages.

All were cities likely to experience water shortages in coming years.

Half of the world's population will be living in areas of «acute water shortage» by 2030.

In addition, the investigated 32 summary conclusions on regional impacts do not mention other factors that play an important role, such as the influence of population growth on water shortages.

The drought caused serious water shortages in many rural and metropolitan areas, significant agricultural losses, deaths of animals and the loss of a way of life for many farmers.

This figure show the extent of likely state water shortages over the next decade under average water conditions.

This can lead to drought that can cause water shortages and crop and livestock losses from dried up fields.

In times of critical water shortage, the taste and quality of municipal water is oftentimes compromised, prompting many consumers to install water filters — or to resort to bottled water.

By 2020, between 75 and 250 million people are projected to be affected by increasing water shortages.

Some of the statistics about water shortage are shocking.

In this issue alone, we report on ancient advances in dentistry that would have treated tooth decay, and a new technology that, if developed, could alleviate water shortages.

First, students watch a short video on water conservation, and the growing water shortage crisis worldwide.

The private sector, too, has been struggling to figure out its role in a world of growing water shortages.

Even if something is intended to relieve immediate issues like water shortages, the good intentions don't excuse half - measures and short - cuts.

Peak water has been a concern for several years now, with many nations already experiencing extreme water shortages, even to the point of violence.

Perhaps by the end of the century half a billion people will face severe food and fresh water shortages because of past emissions.

Whether this can occur, in the face of spreading water shortages, remains to be seen.

The report discussed many climate change issues that are applicable to the rest of the country, including extreme storm events, wildfires, flooding, storm water flows and summer water shortages.

Two of the 15 students then became vegetarian after learning more about factory farm meat and the relationship between water shortage and meat production.

The treatment plant, when completed, would extend water supply to four districts of the region to address perennial water shortage, and increase accessibility of water to rural communities.

Here the challenge is to raise water use efficiency and stabilize population before water shortages become life - threatening.

Right here at home, 36 states are expected to experience water shortages within the next five years.

New water shortages, increasingly prolonged and frequent droughts, and reduced crop yields are now common across the African continent.

It is in this spirit, then, that we now post on another simple action which can greatly reduce water shortage, and which will be familiar to many of you.

For the first time, scientists have identified the ecological trigger that brings about the death of tropical rainforest trees during prolonged water shortages.

The vicious circle of conflicts, refugee crises and water shortages continues.

One way to prevent water shortages is to reduce use, and the city is providing some serious monetary incentives for businesses willing to cut back on water consumption.

This finding is particularly relevant given projections of more frequent and severe water shortages in the future due to climate change.

These trends are expected to continue, increasing the likelihood of water shortages for many uses.

Individual industries facing water shortages are moving away from the use of water to disperse industrial waste.

In our view, passage of this amendment would hamper water efficiency program efforts needed to offset serious water shortages that are being declared in 40 out of 50 states.

This phenomenon could lead to water shortages in the future, and he recommends that farmers continue to cultivate rubber but combine it with other crops and forest types.

Since your article, however, you wrote two books on water shortages, and the social catastrophe that they will cause.

«With such little rain during the winter and the possibility of water shortages looming, we've become more conscious of our water usage,» she said.

Asia: Up to a billion people will suffer water shortages as supplies dwindle with the melting of Himalayan glaciers.

The Dongjiang basin, which provides nearly 80 percent of Hong Kong's water supply, has suffered water shortages due to the region's increasing urbanization and industrialization.

The goal of her research is to address critical water shortage problems in arid and semi-arid regions to improve food and water security.