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21 October
The global water cycle is in unprecedented disarray, says report
For the first time in human history, the global water cycle is dangerously out of balance due to decades of mismanagement, with impacts threatening both food security and economic stability.
Rachel Frazin reports for The Hill.
In short:
- A new report says mismanagement and undervaluation of water have disrupted the global water cycle.
- Food systems face severe water shortages, and cities are sinking as groundwater sources dry up.
- Without changes, economic losses could reduce GDP by 8-15% globally by 2050, especially in lower-income countries.
Key quote:
“We can no longer count on freshwater availability for our collective future.”
— Global Commission on the Economics of Water report
Why this matters:
Water scarcity endangers both human health and economic stability. With food systems under pressure and cities at risk, addressing water management is critical to sustaining future generations.
thehill.com