A report conducted by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that 1 out of every 3 Counties in the United States are at high risk of water shortages due to…climate change.
Most At Risk States:
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Idaho
- Kansas
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Texas
Using data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the analysis looked at water supply, accessibility, and demand. This is 14 times the last water shortage estimates conducted. Whoa!
You can look at the County and State-Specific maps from the report:
Learn more about water saving tips via these Pays to Live Green Quick Tips:
- Shower Water & Energy Use Calculator
- Delta Water Amplifying Showerhead
- Short Showers – Do the Math!
- 10 Ways to Use Less Water Everyday
Photo Credit: Get Milked.
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