Water summit overshadowed by outbreak of war
Our growing demand for water threatens the world's development and security. Solving this crisis need not involve flashy technologies. But it will require science, plus a large dose of political will.
Over a billion people cannot get clean water, and things are getting worse.
A set of interactive maps showing the countries worst hit by drinking-water problems, and the consequences in terms of human suffering.
Living on the flood plain of three great rivers, the people of Bangladesh endure floods, drought, water-borne disease and much else besides. Can they entertain any hope of relief? Tom Clarke investigates.
Sunday, 10 October 2010
Nature web focus: global water crisis
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