"Extreme #water stress faced by countries home to quarter of world population - Twenty-five countries are using 80% of their water supplies each year, research shows.
Twenty-five countries that are home to a quarter of the world’s population are facing extreme water stress, according to research.
By 2050 close to 60% of the world’s population could experience extremely high water stress at least one month a year.
Data from the World Resources Institute suggests these countries are regularly using 80% of their water supplies each year.
WRI’s Aqueduct water risk map reveals demand for water is increasing around the world and has more than doubled since 1960.
While demand for water has plateaued in Europe and the US, it is soaring in Africa. By 2050, water demand around the world is projected to increase by between 20% and 25%.
Twenty-five countries that are home to a quarter of the world’s population are facing extreme water stress, according to research.
Data from the World Resources Institute suggests these countries are regularly using 80% of their water supplies each year.
WRI’s Aqueduct water risk map reveals demand for water is increasing around the world and has more than doubled since 1960.
While demand for water has plateaued in #Europe and the #US, it is soaring in #Africa. By 2050, water demand around the world is projected to increase by between 20% and 25%.
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