Thursday, October 7, 2010

NSF Awards Grants for Study of Water Sustainability and Climate

NSF Awards Grants for Study of Water Sustainability and Climate
Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:45:00 -0500

Photo of pumped groundwater being used for irrigation.

Among the most urgent challenges facing the world today is ensuring the adequate supply and quality of water, scientists say, especially in light of burgeoning human needs and climate variability and change.

Despite water's importance to life on Earth, major gaps exist in our understanding of water availability, quality and dynamics, and the impacts of a changing climate and human activity on Earth's water system.

To better understand how our planet's water cycle works, the ...

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