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Overpopulation to Blame for Southeastern U.S. Water Shortages

Overpopulation to Blame for Southeastern U.S. Water Shortages

Posted on Oct 21, 2009 by Derek Markham.

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Water shortages in the southeastern U.S. during the last two years were due to the skyrocketing population growth in the area, not just the drought, says a new study from Columbia University researchers. Some state’s populations, such as Georgia’s, jumped almost 50% in only 17 years, putting pressure on local water supplies and increasing the effect of drought in the region.
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