If there is such an abundance of water on the planet, why is there so much talk of ‘water scarcity’
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If there is such an abundance of water on the planet, why is there so much talk of ‘water scarcity’ or a ‘water crisis’?
The oceans together hold 97.5% of the Earth’s water. This is salty and unfit for most land animals, including humans. Only 2.5% fresh water makes Earth’s water resources.
Factors contributing to water scarcity include:
- Pollution of freshwater sources.
- Wasting of water during usage.
- Over-Extraction of groundwater.
- Climate change is affecting rainfall patterns.
- Population growth leading to increased demand for water.