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Water scarcity isn't a problem that's only experienced in the developing world, as many of us tend to think. Depleting aquifers, droughts, and contaminated surface water are increasingly common in the Western developed world as well.
The truth is, water scarcity is felt around the world.
This section focuses on the truth of the global water crisis and how it affects self-sufficient living. Since water is such a valued resource, knowledge of when and where scarcity is most affected is invaluable.
Read on to learn more about groundwater depletion, drought news, and how to best prepare for the global water crisis.
Almond Agriculture: Why California is Depleting Its Groundwater Sources
This article covers almond agriculture in California and its relation to groundwater depletion across the state.…
Frankie Wallace
Hamburg’s Stadium Storing Rainwater Underground
This article, by Robert Brears of Mark and Focus, explains how a major stadium in Hamburg, Germany is utilizing underground…
Robert Brears
5 Things that Make Us Realize the Inextricable Link Between WASH and COVID-19
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene measures in developing areas are significantly affected by COVID-19. WASH correspondent, Pallavi Bharadwaj, explains how.…
Pallavi Bharadwaj
How to Teach about Drinkable Rivers and Healthy Economies
Sustainability expert and business writer, Desiree Driesenaar, writes about the interconnectedness our planet asserts through its rivers.…
Desiree Driesenaar
An Overview of the Global Water Crisis
Jody Tishmack details the reality of the global water crisis and the effects it will have on society and provides…
Jody Tishmack
How to Achieve Urban Water Security
Insight into water security for urban areas. Addresses key elements such as collaboration, preservation, and demand management.…
Robert Brears
Advancing WASH Initiatives in Light of COVID-19
Water-stressed regions are especially impacted by COVID-19 due to lack of proper sanitation measures. This articles highlights how WASH initiatives…
Pallavi Bharadwaj
Indonesia Is Sinking: Urgent Need for Systemic Solutions
This article details one person’s experiences with water problems in an Indonesian village and how her “machete method” may not…
Desiree Driesenaar
The Weight of Water on Our Women’s Shoulders
The water crisis affects women of developing countries in a much more profound way than most from the West would…
Pallavi Bharadwaj
Vital Implications on Water Scarcity According to 17 Experts
Experts in the NGO, government, academic, and private sectors discuss the causes and solutions to the global water crisis…
Jeremiah Castelo
10 Critical Water Scarcity Facts We Must Not Ignore
A deep look into the 10 most compelling water scarcity facts that our world is currently facing. With alarming statistics,…
Jeremiah Castelo
How Artificial Groundwater Recharge Can Mitigate Aquifer Depletion
A look at the reality groundwater depletion and how artificial groundwater recharge might be an answer to this sobering problem…
Jeremiah Castelo
Causes of Water Conflict: Past Wars and Future Predictions
Learn more about past, present, and future causes of water conflict from around the world and how we can work…
Jeremiah Castelo
9 Viable Water Scarcity Solutions for the 21st Century
9 viable water scarcity solutions for the 21st century that are gaining traction such as artificial groundwater recharging, electrodialysis reversal,…
Jeremiah Castelo
12 Clean Water Charity Organizations We’re All Counting On
A honest look at the 12 most honorable and most effective clean water charity organizations that are currently making a…
Jeremiah Castelo
What is the Percentage of Drinkable Water on Earth?
Answering the question about the percentage of drinkable water on earth by providing data found on related NGO, scientific research,…