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Advancing Freshwater Conservation In The Context Of Energy And Climate Policy: Assessing Progress And Identifying Challenges In The Western United States, Adell L. Amos

Adell L. Amos

This article critically evaluates freshwater conservation efforts in light of energy and climate policy in the western United States. Many, if not all, governmental entities today are facing tough and controversial questions involving energy demand and consumption. In the western United States, these energy questions are often inextricably linked to water resource availability and demand issues. With increased population and development pressure the challenges involving energy and water are likely to increase. Moreover, as the impacts from changes to climate and weather patterns increase various areas of the country will see changes to precipitation patterns, increased drought cycles, increased storm …