Water

Our relationship with water is political, says this climate scientist

One in four cities, representing $4 trillion in economic activity, are already water stressed.

One in four cities, representing $4 trillion in economic activity, are already water stressed. Image: REUTERS/Tim Wimborne

Charlotte Edmond
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90% of the world had access to safe drinking water in 2020, but that figure dipped to just 57% in Oceania and 65% in sub-Saharan Africa.
90% of the world had access to safe drinking water in 2020, but that figure dipped to just 57% in Oceania and 65% in sub-Saharan Africa. Image: Statista.

A bar chart showing water withdrawals per capita worldwide as of 2020, by country.
Growing populations and the climate crisis are putting increased pressure on limited water resources. Image: Statista.

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