A nasty drought in the U.S. Southeast that began in early 2006 has local politicians sweating and meteorologists and climatologists predicting more of the same. The situation is particularly notable around Atlanta, Ga., where the water source for some 3 million people, Lake Lanier, could dry up completely in as little as 90 days if conditions don't improve. In North Carolina, where 86 of 100 counties are experiencing the two most severe categories of drought -- "extreme" and "exceptional" -- Gov. Mike Easley is still relying on voluntary measures to cut water use, but he's stepped up the rhetoric. "I need every single community and every single individual in North Carolina to do everything they can to save every drop of water they can," he said. "A bit of mud on the car or patches of brown on the lawn must be a badge of honor. It means you are doing the right thing for your community and our state." Overall, about 26 percent of the U.S. Southeast is experiencing the worst category of drought, according to the National Weather Service. If the extremely dry conditions persist, some areas may impose mandatory water restrictions on homes as well as businesses.
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danielbarker123 Posted 9:22 am
16 Oct 2007
We are responsible for the drought. How many children do you have? Do you have more than two by choice?
How big is your home? Do you brag about your home? Do you envy having a bigger one?
I have made the commitment to one child and adoption. Controlling growth and development is the answer to everything.
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PolluteLessDotCom Posted 9:47 pm
16 Oct 2007
Yes, you may have to redefine for yourself what a "good life" is. But sooner or later we all have to choose between "right" and "easy".
Karsten
http://www.polluteless.com
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catman Posted 10:06 pm
16 Oct 2007
A moratorium on new building permits.
A moratorium on new wells, but existing wells could be deepened.
A continued ban on outdoor watering and car washing.
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Groucho Posted 12:06 pm
17 Oct 2007
Droughts have ends..... the rains are gone.., basically never to return.
This drought is the end. And it will spread across all the lands of the world.
So best understand that, and stop moaning
Y'all asked for it, now you got what y'all wanted
What ?, that is not what you asked for ?
Well, when you make choices, you also must wear the consequences, intended or not.
You have got what y'all asked for.
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Pangolin Posted 7:16 pm
17 Oct 2007
I'm betting on the floods.
Oops.
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