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Longest drought on record in the Colorado River region prompts for alternate water resources

Colorado River drought

The summer of 2018 brought one of the worst drought periods in the history of Las Vegas, which prompts authorities to win the race with time in order to find viable solutions for this serious problem. Federal water managers said that the odds for a serious shortage in the vital river system by 2020 have… Read More »

Preserving water resources – one of the major challenges for agriculture in the 21st century

preserving water challenge

Water represents one of the greatest current global challenges. Torrential rains are more frequent due to climate change, causing sewer overflows, but at the same time, water scarcity in other parts of the world threatens public health and reduces food production. By 2050, the world’s population will have grown from 7 to 9 billion. This… Read More »