5 billion people could face water shortage by 2050: UN

More than five billion people globally are expected to face a shortage of water by 2050, a United Nations agency report has warned.

According to the report, the biggest losses are occurring in Antarctica and Greenland, but many highly populated lower latitude locations are experiencing significant water losses in areas that are traditionally providing water supply, with major ramifications for water security.

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