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A groundbreaking report from the Global Commission on the Economics of Water warns that humanity has disrupted the global water cycle for the first time in history, leading to a severe water crisis, CNN reported yesterday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This disruption, driven by decades of poor land management and climate change, has left nearly 3 billion people facing water scarcity, with dire consequences for agriculture and economies worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report highlights that over 50% of global food production is at risk, potentially resulting in GDP losses averaging 8% by 2050, with low-income countries facing losses of up to 15%. It distinguishes between “blue water” (in lakes and rivers) and “green water” (moisture in soils), both crucial for sustaining rainfall and ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experts emphasize the urgent need for improved water management and significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. The report calls for governments to treat the water cycle as a common good, advocating for a reevaluation of water economics to address this escalating crisis effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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