Solving the freshwater crisis

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Day after day, the world’s freshwater supply is drying up — and hydrating over eight billion people with less than 1% of the world’s water total supply is proving to be extremely difficult.

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Water demand has risen by 40% over the past 40 years, and since 1970 the supply has been cut in half.

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To make matters worse, infrastructure such as dams, pipes, and water treatment facilities are in poor condition — and only getting worse.

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The Weekend Brief dives into the world’s freshwater infrastructure, explores possible ways to resolve the crisis, and how this can be profitable for you.

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