The world entered a new era of 'water bankruptcy' with irreversible consequences
a month ago
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- The world is facing 'global water bankruptcy' with irreversible consequences, as per a UN report.
- Cities like Kabul, Mexico City, and regions like the US Southwest are experiencing severe water shortages and land subsidence.
- Terms like 'water crisis' are inadequate; the situation is permanent and requires adaptation.
- Water bankruptcy occurs when extraction exceeds replenishment, worsened by climate change.
- Over 50% of large lakes have lost water since 1990; 70% of major aquifers are in decline.
- Nearly 4 billion people face water scarcity annually, yet consumption continues unchecked.
- Regions like the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia are particularly affected.
- The report calls for long-term strategies, including agricultural transformation, better monitoring, and pollution reduction.
- Water could serve as a unifying issue in a fragmented world.
- Experts debate the severity of 'global water bankruptcy' but agree on the need for urgent action.