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ADB Forecasts An “Unprecedented” Water Crisis in Asia Within a Decade

As reported in Reuters, the Asian Development Bank released a new report entitled “Asian Water Development Outlook” on Asia’s impending water crisis. As the report notes: “…Developing countries in Asia could face an “unprecedented” water crisis within a decade due to mismanagement of water resources… …The effects of climate change, rapid industrialisation and population growth […]

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Every day, it seems, we read about lakes disappearing, rivers running dry, or wells becoming contaminated.  As the world’s population booms, cities will continue expand onto dry or arid lands, a growing middle class will seek more modern conveniences like washing machines and dishwashers, and agricultural demands for irrigation will grow.  Water is destined to […]

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