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    Water Shortage

    Water is a basic human necessity yet nearly 1 billion people don't have access to clean water, while people who have the advantage of clean safe drinking water often waste it and take it for granted. While 70% of the world is covered by water really only 3% of that is "fresh" water and two-thirds of that is within frozen glaciers. We are currently facing a water scarcity crisis, "Simply put, water scarcity is either the lack of enough water (quantity) or lack of access to safe water (quality). (The Water Project)". In most developing countries finding a dependable source of safe drinking water is often exhausting and expensive or also known as economic scarcity. Although in other developing countries this water scarcity crisis is so immense, there is just not enough this is known as physical scarcity. As the growing population rate increases so does the need of water, there are limited sources and access, both waters significants to political and social composure will grow with this crisis. "By 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages. And ecosystems around the world will suffer even more. (WWF)".

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