This series aims to help people become more conscious of the threats to our water supply, from human activity and climate variability, and understand the steps that need to be taken to maintain it.
“Sustainability: Water,” was produced by NBC News’ educational arm NBC Learn, and the National Science Foundation (NSF), which examines the long-term health of water. The seven-part collection is intended to raise awareness about critical challenges to our environment and spur dialogue about managing the water system and conserving Earth’s most precious resource.
Each video highlights research funded by NSF and looks at the lives of scientists, from a diversity of fields and institutions, who are hard at work on projects designed to help pave the way to a more sustainable future. The scientists explain significant challenges to managing the water supply in selected regions and cities across the United State
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Dead Trees and Dirty Water In The Rockies |
The Rocky Mountains supply water to more than 60 million homes in the West, but this crucial water shed is in peril due to a tiny insect called the mountain pine beetle. Scientists Reed Maxwell of Colorado School of Mines and John Stednick of Colorado State University have teamed up to study the impact of the mountain pine beetle on water quantity and quality in the area. Published on Jul 12, 2013 EarthSayers Reed Maxwel; John Stednick |
Los Angeles and Water Imports
The Ogallala Aquifer
Dead Trees and Dirty Water In The Rockies
The Water Cycle
Nutrient Loading in Lake Erie
Baltimore's Urban Streams
Sierra Nevada Snow Pack & Snow Melt