Since ancient times, civilizations have struggled to control water, wringing every drop out of this precious resource. Today, freshwater resources are threatened by rising population and the effects of climate change. On August 25th, 2011, at Arizona State University, a panel of scientists and policymakers discussed how shifting climate patterns are stressing our freshwater resources and how we can develop better, more sustainable water practices. The last installment in a three-part series jointly hosted by the NSF, DISCOVER magazine, and NBC Learn, it was moderated by Anne Thompson, senior environmental affairs correspondent for NBC.
Video from the event will be posted here after airing on the Weather Channel, and an accompanying feature will run in the December issue of DISCOVER. Until then, get involved in climate-related research projects on ScienceForCitizens.net and check out the earlier panel discussions in the series, Changing Planet: The Impact on Lives and Values and Changing Planet: Changing Planet: Clean Energy and Green Jobs.
See below for more on the event:
