Loïc Fauchon

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Dry sand and a narrow body of water near the Theewaterskloof Dam in South Africa which has had less than 20 per cent of its normal water capacity during recent water shortages. This dam, about 108km from Cape Town, is the main water source for residents of the city. Photo: Getty Images.

One-quarter of humanity faces a looming water crisis, including the prospect of running out of water, which may seem inconceivable when 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface is water. Yet up to 80 per cent of available surface and groundwater is being used every year and water demand globally is projected to increase by 55 per cent by 2050.

Why is the world facing a crisis of water scarcity and what is driving the increasing demand for water?

The first reason that is causing water stress around the world is the growing human population at the same time as the water supply has remained the same.…  Seguir leyendo »