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UN water report shows trouble ahead

Shortage

THE world is in trouble when it comes to water. Water experts, community leaders and activists have repeatedly warned countries to improve and change their water consumption and waste management with little progress.

A UN report advised against the alarming use of water due to 1% increased use annually for the past four decades.

According to the report, between two and three billion people worldwide experience water shortages,

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