Water shortages threaten electricity generation at the same time power plants strain water supplies, report finds

Climate change exacerbates and is exacerbated by what Kresge-supported research describes as an ‘energy-water collision.’TROY, Michigan – A scarcity of fresh, clean water is recognized as one of this century’s biggest challenges – with increasing temperatures, droughts and extreme storms linked to climate change expected to make the problem even worse. Many Americans are responding by installing low-flow showers and toilets, planting gardens that need little water and otherwise reducing their household consumption. However, most people probably don’t know that they are using more water