Scientists Predict Extreme Global Water Shortages by 2100
Earth’s climate and its water are inextricably linked—one cannot exist without the other. As the climate undergoes unprecedented, human-driven change, the global water system is changing too. While this link is well-established, it’s difficult to predict exactly when and where extreme water shortages will occur as a result of climate change. This uncertainty inhibits decision makers’ ability to prepare for these catastrophic scenarios. A new study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communi