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Current Global Water Stress
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Climate Changes will Impact Temperatures, Precipitation, Evapotranspiration, and Runoff
Mid-latitude population belt will be strongly affectedNat. Geo. April 2009 from IPCC
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Changes in Water Availability are Impacting Watersheds and Associated Ecosystems
Current trends show that the number, size, and severity of wildland fires has grown significantly over the past four decades
Two sources contribute: forest management practices and climate change
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Southwest Precipitation Patterns Southwest Precipitation Patterns Based on Tree Ring DataBased on Tree Ring Data
10% change in precipitation is a 20% change in runoff!
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The U.S has Made Two Major Energy TransitionsCan New Mexico lead the Next Transition?
Source: Energy Information Administration
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NM Energy – 1st Solar, 12th Wind, 5th NG, 5th Oil, 13th Coal, Uranium, Geothermal, 41st in hydropower
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