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5 vital waterways for global trade

Severe drought has forced the Panama Canal to cut ship crossings by a third. It’s the worst drought in the canal’s history and has forced authorities to implement many water-saving measures. Experts say climate change could radically affect global economic growth in the coming years through impacts including altered trade routes.

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