High-Risk Areas (IMAGE)

Columbia Climate School

High-Risk Areas

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Projections of decreased potential for snow to supply spring and summer human water demand by mid-century (reddest areas are highest risk; yellow, lowest) are presented. In blue/white areas, future rainfall should be sufficient to supply present human needs; gray regions indicate basins where rainfall might be insufficient, potentially making them dependent on snow or other sources.

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Mankin et al., Environmental Research Letters 2015

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