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Global Water Shortages To Deliver ‘Severe Hit’ To Economies, World Bank Warns
May 4th, 2016

Courtesy of The Guardian, an article on a recent World Bank report which suggests that the Middle East, north Africa, central Asia and south Asia are due to suffer biggest economic hit from water scarcity as climate change takes hold: Water shortages will deliver a “severe hit” to the economies of the Middle East, central […]

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The Parched Tiger: Armed Guards At India’s Dams As Drought Grips Country
May 3rd, 2016

Via The Guardian, a sobering report on the intensity of India’s water crisis, where 330 million people are suffering from water shortages after monsoons fail: As young boys plunge into a murky dam to escape the blistering afternoon sun, armed guards stand vigil at one of the few remaining water bodies in a state hit hard […]

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The Parched Tiger: India’s Water Crisis
May 1st, 2016

Via The National, a look at India’s water crisis: Water is crucial to humanity and our future. From the availability of drinking water to the devastating effects of flood and drought, our lives literally depend on it. India is no exception to this global reality – but its situation is worse than many other nations, […]

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