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• March 21, 2022
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“World Water Day is on the 22nd of March every year. It is an annual United Nations Observance, started in 1993, that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water. A core focus of World Water Day is to inspire action towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.” – www.worldwaterday.org

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• March 15, 2022
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Worldwide, we know the earth is getting warmer. Nationally, we know that the western states are overwhelmed with wildfires every year. A recent study published by The Conversation shows that the areas experiencing the most population growth are also the same areas where the (dry) vegetation creates the highest fire risks.

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• December 23, 2021
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A new report approving the study of ocean-based carbon dioxide removal strategies was published.  As first reported by Columbia Climate School:  The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine believes the United States should take on this sizable research program to investigate how oceans can be utilized to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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• December 13, 2021
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The Washington Post recently reported on an October survey by Pew Research Center which asked non-parents whether they were likely to have children in the future and also asked those with children about the likelihood that they will have additional children in the future. In total, 3,866 men and women participated in this survey.

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• November 16, 2021
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As we already know – population concerns loom over many countries. A quick bird’s eye view (i.e., a google search) of countries battling unsustainable population growth would illuminate even the most unenlightened among us. India, rich with history and beauty, is second only to China as the most populous country. In fact, India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous nation by as early as 2027.

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• November 1, 2021
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In the west, water scarcity combined with weather conditions and population growth has pushed local leaders to work within their scope to support their communities. One example, seen locally in five of the nation’s fastest-growing states, is the prohibition of new development. An article published by PEW, titled Drought-Stricken Western Towns Say No to Developers, details the actions of various leaders in each state. Below are the highlighted quotes from officials in each state sharing statements on water conservation.