watercrisis
As the world warms at unpredented speed due to human-caused climate change, fresh water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is becoming harder to get for many people. That’s because the warming world is leading to erratic rainfall patterns, extreme heat and periods of drought - on top of decades of bad water management and extractive policies around the world. The United Nations estimates that around 2.2 billion people worldwide don't have access to safely managed drinking water. This World Water Day, Associated Press journalists from around the world interviewed some of the people struggling t...
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Tenerife is planning to declare a water emergency on Friday as reservoirs run low due to ongoing drought. Some areas of Spain and the Canary Islands are experiencing major drought. President of the Tenerife government Rosa Dávila says it has been one of the “driest winters in recent history” for the island. Tenerife is set to call the water emergency on Friday following a plenary session. Dávila is confident the initiative will have unanimous support from all political parties as “the people of Tenerife do not see ideological differences in this.” The island is facing months or possibly years ...
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The European Commission has apparently suspended plans to boost water resilience, resulting in fury from green groups and industry bodies alike. The EU initiative, announced in September by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, was set to address increasingly frequent periods of drought and flooding that have had a devastating impact across Europe, and have been linked to climate change. Maroš Šefčovič, the commission vice-president responsible for green policy, was scheduled to present the plans on 12 March, sending what proponents hoped would be a strong message to the next administrati...
Euronews (English)
Water is the foundation of life. For those living in developed countries, it’s easy to take access to clean water for granted. Sure, it costs money, but it’s affordable and usually accessible. Many parts of the world, however, face limited access to clean and safe drinking water, which impacts nearly every aspect of life—particularly for women. Understanding Water InclusivityDuring Women’s History Month, it’s more important than ever to understand water inclusivity and the critical role this plays in liberating many women and children around the world and enabling their financial freedom. Q4 2...
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