This was a good-yet startling-article. I think the piece was supposed to show the world that global warming is having more effects than just the ones we always hear about. It was something new and interesting to read about.
The article had a lot of scientific information, but it didn't seem overwhelming. The information seemed to be more about the numbers; I think it was like trying to shock the readers into changing their ways.
The one point that I found funny was the paragraph about the U.S. not signing the Kyoto Protocal. "But the USA — long the world's biggest emitter, though it is now rivaled by China — rejected the plan over concerns it would harm the American economy." It just seemed to be kind of ironic, seeing the current state of our economy. Overall, that information didn't really seem to be relevant to the article; it was more of a random fact that was thrown in.
The article was a bit short, but I think it was long enough to serve it's purpose: getting out alternate information on the effects of global warming. The article was an interesting one and I'm glad that the journalist covered it.
The story can be found here:
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/climate/globalwarming/2008-11-18-climate-change-water-shortages_N.htm
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