African countries will suffer significant economic loss after 2050 if global warming is not limited to below 2°C, a new study by the Center for Global Development has found. Environment and energy economist Philip Kofi Adom is the author of the report. …
Understanding the ripple effects: How water scarcity shapes India’s economic landscape India’s burgeoning water crisis isn’t just an environmental concern—it’s a ticking time bomb for the nation’s economy. As water sources dwindle and demand surges, the economic fallout reverberates across …
Water-related challenges persist across the globe, but smart technology-driven solutions can mitigate the crisis Water scarcity is one of the world’s most pressing challenges and has grown to truly alarming proportions in recent times. It is a crisis that has …
Water provision and use contribute 10% of global emissions, while drought could affect as many as 75% of the world’s population by 2050 It has been a summer of extreme weather, with forest fires in Europe and Canada, record temperatures …
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In recent weeks, cargo ships have been forced to wait days and weeks to cross the Panama Canal because of a drought A severe drought in Panama is creating long queues and delays at the Panama Canal, causing shipping disruptions …
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“Water crisis in India is not due to lack of water but primarily because of mismanagement of water resources” Water stands as an indispensable resource that sustains every living entity inhabiting our planet. However, the mismanagement of water resources has …
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We have just a decade left to achieve the ambition to reach Zero Hunger, No Poverty, Good Health and Well-Being by 2030 as laid out in the Sustainable Development Goals. Agriculture globally faces multi-pronged challenges due to burgeoning population, degradation …
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A UN report on water conservation published in March 2017 reveals that due to its unique geographical position in South Asia, the Indian sub-continent will face the brunt of the water crisis and India would be worst affected. By 2025, …
