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Counties shown in dark red are at greatest risk of water shortage by 2050. (Map by Tetra Tech)
Environmental News Service
July 22, 2010
Summary: One out of three U.S. counties is facing a greater risk of water shortages by mid-century due to global warming, finds a new report by Tetra Tech for the Natural Resources Defense Council. The report, issued Tuesday, finds that 14 states face an extreme or high risk to water sustainability, or are likely to see limitations on water availability as demand exceeds supply by 2050.