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July 23, 2008

6 Steps to Take to Preserve Water [Features]

Scientific American - Posted: July 23rd, 2008, 3:02pm EDT

Global freshwater resources are threatened by rising demands from many quarters. Growing populations need ever more water for drinking, hygiene, sanitation, food production and industry. Climate change, meanwhile, is expected to contribute to droughts.

Policymakers need to figure out how to supply water without degrading the natural ecosystems that provide it.

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