380 million people could face 'water stress' by 2050, climate experts warn

Jun 5, 2020

Depending on the state of climate change, over 390 million people could be exposed to 'water stress; by 2050. Image: REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Daisy Dunne

Science Writer, Carbon Brief

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The US’s midwest region could also see moderate water stress by 2050, Image: Munia et al. (2020)

The percentage changes in local water consumption (top) and availability (bottom) in 2050 when compared to 2010

How water stress may look in 2050 Image: Munia et al. (2020)

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