<p>Intense drought has forced Australians to adapt and think about how to manage <a title="article link" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/business/energy-environment/27iht-rboboz.html?_r=1&amp;ref=global-home">water</a>. Despite usage restrictions and the building of new desalination plants, water remains scarce. (Source <a title="link to article" href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/business/energy-environment/27iht-rboboz.html?_r=1&amp;ref=global-home">newyorktimes.com</a>)</p>