Nor any drop to drink
http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10259055
This article, issued on 6th December 2007 in the Economist, is concerned with the continuing reduction of water resources in the south-west of America. It discusses Lake Mead and its gradual decline, now amounting to only half its full volume, and the effects this is having and will continue to have on those who are dependent on it, significantly the population of Las Vegas. Conservation efforts are being made, but are hindered by the progressing developments constantly adding pressures to the water supply, along with the agriculture market. Landowners are drilling for groundwater without concern for the ill effects it has to others and the future and conflict over rights and resources is insinuated to be on the horizon.
Related Links:
Drought in America’s south-east – http://www.economist.com/world/na/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10024708
