With global water scarcity trending upwards, conflicts over access to the world’s supply are springing up – a trend we can expect to worsen in the not so distant future. Water wars: It may sound more like a working title for a sci-fi flick than a legitimate concern, but in today’s increasingly dry climate, they’re […] … learn more→
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Water wars are expected to peak as the world’s supply dwindles
A climate window in the Southern Ocean
An updated circulation model reveals the Southern Ocean as a powerful influence on climate change. … learn more→
Expanding deserts, falling water tables, and toxic pollutants driving people from their homes
People do not normally leave their homes, their families, and their communities unless they have no other option. Yet as environmental stresses mount, we can expect to see a growing number of environmental refugees. Rising seas and increasingly devastating storms grab headlines, but expanding deserts, falling water tables, and toxic waste and radiation are also […] … learn more→