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Sustainability:Water by NBC Learn and NSF

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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

Curated by earthsayer

Kansas farmers Stan Tow

Kansas farmers, including Stan Townsend and Mitchell Baalman, are depleting the Ogallala aquifer—North America's largest freshwater aquifer—for crop irrigation. Water is being pumped significantly faster than natural replenishment.

Michigan State University scientist David Hyndman is developing a management plan to ensure sustainable farming practices and protect this vital resource.

EarthSayers Mitchell Baalman; Dave Hyndman; Stan Townsend

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