1. WATER:
Shifting climate threatens Southeast water resources

ATLANTA -- The risk of water shortages is likely to increase across the southeastern United States as climate change and sustained population growth conspire to place unprecedented strain on the region's natural resources, a new study has found. The report, prepared by scientists with the U.S. Forest Service's Southern Global Change Program, suggests that the South's rivers and reservoirs may not be able to provide enough water for the region's myriad users, especially during times of prolonged drought. Go to story #1