Global solution to water crisis is a matter of urgency (Website in Chinese)
Source:People's Daily - People's Daily
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Author:HuaShan
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Published time: 2022-07-21
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Reports show that water shortages have been spreading from Cape Town to Mexico City to Sao Paulo
A large poster at the Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a sobering reminder: it shows a small drop of water dripping from a faucet, with the words "Don't let it be the last drop of water" written next to it. Earlier this year, the reservoir in Cape Town, South Africa, was nearly depleted. According to a recent report released by the World Resources Institute, the world is currently facing a growing water crisis, and it is expected that by 2040, 40% of the world's irrigated crop yields will be affected by water shortages. Experts called on countries to strive to reduce water waste, improve water management, and strengthen technological innovation to meet the serious challenge of water shortage.
