Video: Global Water Changes Help Define the Anthropocene

Water Works
By Tasha Eichenseher
May 21, 2013 5:18 PMNov 3, 2019 5:55 PM
A satellite image of farmland in the United States
Nearly 70 percent of usable freshwater resources go to irrigating fields and raising livestock. A satellite image shows the percentage of the U.S. covered in crops. Photo courtesy gwsp.org/ www.anthropocene.info.

Newsletter

Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
 
0 free articles left
Want More? Get unlimited access for as low as $1.99/month
Subscribe

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

0 free articlesSubscribe
Discover Magazine Logo
Want more?

Keep reading for as low as $1.99!

Subscribe

Already a subscriber?

Register or Log In

Stay Curious

Sign up for our weekly newsletter and unlock one more article for free.

 

View our Privacy Policy

Want more?
Keep reading for as low as $1.99!

Log In or Register

Already a subscriber?
Find my Subscription

More From Discover
Environment
Atlantic Ocean Conveyor Likely to Collapse Before 2050, Say Climate Scientists
Environment
Trees Don’t Like To Breathe Wildfire Smoke and They’ll Hold Their Breath To Avoid It
Environment
Fire-Breathing Smoke Storms Punch High Into the Atmosphere
Recommendations From Our Store
My Science ShopPeriodic Mug
My Science ShopFoucault's Pendulum
My Science ShopDiscover STEM Kits
My Science ShopElements Flashcards
Shop Now
Stay Curious
Join
Our List

Sign up for our weekly science updates.

 
View our privacy policy
Subscribe
To The Magazine

Save up to 40% off the cover price when you subscribe to Discover magazine.

Subscribe
FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeSoundcloudRSS
The MagazineAbout DiscoverShop Our StorePrivacy PolicySubscribeAdvertiseNewsletterTerms of UseCustomer ServiceContactCopyright Policy
Copyright © 2024 Kalmbach Media Co.
Website Accessibility
Login