Future of the Environment

Water scarcity is one of the greatest challenges of our time

A Pakistani walks as cracks are seen at Rawal Lake in Islamabad, which is the main source of water supply to Rawalpindi, May 8, 2006. Pakistan is facing a possible drought as there are no signs of any significant rains in the country in the next couple of months, the country's top weatherman warned on Monday.  REUTERS/Mian Khursheed - GM1DSOEYPJAA

Water is a precious commodity. Image: REUTERS/Mian Khursheed

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