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Man vs. Nature and the New Meaning of Drought

Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink. But wait—more than 60 percent of the nation now has abnormally dry or drought conditions, a climatologist says, and there is actually plenty to drink. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

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9	rambler

1 year ago

An interesting (if somewhat depressing) article.

It's clear that "drought" means different things to different people, but the following excerpts say it all for me:

“You have this natural component, and then you have this human-induced component as well where you’re increasing the demand,” said Susan Craig of the Arizona Department of Water Resources.

Drought has no one meaning—it can be fit to specific places and situations. But no matter where it happens, what causes it or whether you’re tired of the topic altogether, in the coming century, some people will see less of one of our most precious natural resources—water.

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3	Sencerd

1 year ago

more than 60 percent of the nation now has abnormally dry or drought conditions

Which nation? I'm guessing this is another case of americans thinking america is the only country in the world.....

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