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A Map of the Future of Water

This Pew Research Center map examines how the world's freshwater supplies are likely to change in the future and the deep inequalities that are becoming more pronounced as a result of the crisis. Find out more:...

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The Ganges: India’s Most Polluted Holy River

The Ganges River is one of the most holy in Hindu tradition. Today, it provides water to millions, from those in vast metropolises to those that make their living along its banks. These people are relying more than ever on modern technology to keep these holy waters...

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As the Climate Bakes, Turkey Faces a Future Without Water

Facing drought, fires, and the hottest temperatures in almost 6o years, Turkey is at the coalface of the world water-climate crisis. But even as the alarm bells ring, the government is spending more and more on water-intensive agriculture and development. In this...

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Aral Sea: The sea that dried up in 40 years

The Aral Sea was once a source of life for Central Asia. Lying between Kazhakstan and Uzbekistan, it was the fourth-largest inland sea in the world and a hub for countless fishing communities. However, in the 1960s the Soviet government redirected two tributary rivers...

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The Yamuna, India’s most polluted river

Flowing for 855 miles (1,375km) from its source in the crystal clear waters of the Himalayas, The Yamuna quickly becomes one of the most polluted rivers in the world after travelling through the metropolis of New Delhi. In this Guardian investigation, we learn about...

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Why Iraq’s great rivers are dying

The Middle East is currently contending with widespread water shortages, and Iraq is no exception. While the country undoubtedly faces major challenges from climate change, poor water management and mismanaged human interventions are also to blame for the droughts...

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Are dams killing the Mekong river?

The Mekong river is one of the most important waterways in the world. Running through six countries and acting as a source of food and income for millions of people, the Mekong is vital for the future of communities and counties throughout South-East Asia. However,...

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