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August 28, 2015

Water covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface, but only a fraction is fresh
Tampa FL (SPX) Aug 27, 2015
Fresh water--connecting and sustaining all aspects of life on Earth, including food and energy--is in great danger. Moreover, scientists are worried not only about fresh water; they worry that we are not worried enough about fresh water, especially in light of growing concern over recent events, such as the prolonged California drought. The current Special Issue Section of Technology and Innovation - Journal of the National Academy of Inventors has a special section devoted to fresh water and the ... read more

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