Water demand in 2030 is expected to exceed current supply by 40%.

-2030 Water Resources Group

U.S. energy costs could rise by $47 billion by 2050.

-NRDC

The 247 natural disaster events in the U.S. in 2010 was a record high.

-Munich Re

Gaps in satellite coverage ranging from 1 to 11 years could begin as soon as 2015.

-GAO

The 2008 hike in the price of oil cost the Pentagon $11 billion.

-Gen. Charles Wald

The 950 natural catastrophe events worldwide in 2010 was the second highest since 1980.

-Munich Re

U.S. water costs could increase by $200 billion by 2025.

-NRDC