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Freshwater Scarcity Risk Rises in the U.S. and Eighth District


Abstract: Although fresh water was once considered abundant, growing scarcity issues are putting pressure on parts of the U.S.—including in the Fed’s Eighth District.

Keywords: climate change; groundwater scarcity; freshwater scarcity; agriculture;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2021-07-02