Briefs

Trevors, J.T. and Saier, M.H., Jr. (2007). Academics and their knowledge are underutilized. Water, Air and Soil Pollution, 186:1-2.

"Scientists and other academics are generally underutilized in numerous ways. For example, many scientists who also serve as instructors are not provided with the best infrastructure for use in teaching courses."

"While some academicians are utilized for governmental decision-making purposes, too often political allies are used, and almost never is a major segment of the scientific community consulted." 

Schnoor, J.L. (2007). World water woes. Environmental Science & Technology, 41:7953.

"Everyone wants to live “on the edge” where seawater beckons, but it doesn’t quench our thirst. Eighty percent of Australians and more than half of all people worldwide live along the coast." 

"...global warming will produce greater worldwide precipitation. But if rainfall patterns shift and floods increase, we will not benefit. By 2025, 1.8 billion people will live in countries with absolute water scarcity, according to UN estimates. Rich countries can adapt. But the future of developing countries is at stake."