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environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Global Water Crisis: 25 Countries Facing Extreme Water Stress, with Europe Among the Most Affected

More than two dozen countries, including Bahrain and Cyprus, are using 80% of their renewable water supply every year, putting them at high risk of running out of water and facing extreme water stress. A quarter of the world's population is currently experiencing extreme water stress, jeopardizing lives, jobs, food, and energy security. The Middle East and North Africa are the worst affected regions, with 83% of people exposed to high water stress, a figure expected to reach 100% by 2050. Demand for water is increasing globally, and by 2050, 31% of global GDP will be exposed to extreme water stress. Proper management and solutions such as efficient agriculture, wastewater treatment, desalination, and reducing water-intensive practices are crucial to prevent water crises.

via Euronews|

#drought #environment #global-water-crisis

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Global Water Crisis: A Quarter of Humanity Faces Extreme Water Stress

A new report by the World Resources Institute warns that a quarter of the world's population currently faces extreme water stress, with an additional 1 billion people expected to be affected by 2050. The report highlights the soaring demand for water, driven by factors such as population growth and unsustainable water use policies, along with the accelerating climate crisis. The Middle East and North Africa are predicted to be the most water-stressed regions, with sub-Saharan Africa experiencing a 163% increase in water demand by 2050. The report emphasizes the need for urgent action, including nature-based measures, efficient watering techniques, and renewable energy sources, to prevent water stress from turning into a global water crisis.

via CNN|

#climate-change #environment #global-population

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Assessing Water Scarcity: A Global Concern on World Water Day.

Seven out of the 10 most water-stressed nations are in the Middle East and North Africa, with an average water stress level of 820 percent. Water stress levels across the region have more than doubled from 8,411 percent in 1987 to 16,422 percent in 2017. Rising temperatures, increased demand for water, and the construction of dams have led to several lakes shrinking across the Middle East, including Lake Urmia in Iran and Lake Sawa in Iraq. The United Nations designates March 22 as World Water Day to measure the world's progress towards providing everyone with clean, accessible, and affordable water.

via Al Jazeera English|

#desalination #disappearing-lakes #environment