Scientists demand global action to preserve water

An international group of scientists from the US, India, China and Britain, in a declaration, have said that melting glaciers, weakening monsoon rains, less mountain snowpack and other effects of a warmer climate will lead to significant disruptions in the supply of water to highly populated regions of the world. Full Story »

Posted by Dwight Rousu

See All Reviews »

Review

Dwight Rousu
3.5
by Dwight Rousu - May. 22, 2009

The scientific declaration is reported, which is better than my local paper. It is brief and could benefit from more references and information.

We need to control the overpopulation of the planet.

Major rivers in both regions, like China’s Yellow River and the Colorado River in the southwestern United States, routinely fail to reach the ocean now.

See All Reviews »

Dwight's Rating

Overall
3.5

Good
from 14 answers
Quality
3.5
Facts
4.0
Fairness
4.0
Sourcing
4.0
Style
3.0
Context
3.0
Depth
3.0
Enterprise
3.0
Relevance
4.0
Popularity
3.5
Recommendation
4.0
Credibility
3.0
More How our ratings work »