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Write an article in 150-200 words on scarcity of water a threat to the world.

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Answered by itsmeayushmsd

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Water scarcity is the lack of fresh water resources to meet water demand. It affects every continent and was listed in 2019 by the World Economic Forum as one of the largest global risks in terms of potential impact over the next decade.[1] It is manifested by partial or no satisfaction of expressed demand, economic competition for water quantity or quality, disputes between users, irreversible depletion of groundwater, and negative impacts on the environment.[2] Two-thirds of the global population (4 billion people) live under conditions of severe water scarcity at least 1 month of the year.[3][4][5][6] Half a billion people in the world face severe water scarcity all year round.[3] Half of the world’s largest cities experience water scarcity.[5]

A mere 0.014% of all water on Earth is both fresh and easily accessible. Of the remaining water, 97% is saline and a little less than 3% is hard to access. Technically, there is a sufficient amount of freshwater on a global scale. However, due to unequal distribution (exacerbated by climate change) resulting in some very wet and some very dry geographic locations, plus a sharp rise in global freshwater demand in recent decades driven by industry, humanity is facing a water crisis. Demand is expected to outstrip supply by 40% in 2030, if current trends continue.[5][7]

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Answered by upenderjoshi28

Water Scarcity: A Threat to the World

God created abundant water resources for man to use wisely; however, man misused this wonder resource. He used it to dump effluents, garbage, and other toxic substances. The clean drinking water has been exploited by people across the world. As a result the ground water and other potable water have drastically become less. It is hundred percent possibility that the next world war could be for drinking water.

In spite of the indispensability of water in our life, our attitude to water is pathetic. We have been abusing its divinity! We have made it scarce. Mismanagement of water resources coupled with careless industrialization and agriculture have further led to colossal water pollution across the nation. Explosion in human population has caused land encroachment in the forest and pasture areas which resulted in desertification and deforestation. Since we the humans have over indulged ourselves with all the resources of this planet without any heed to other earthlings, we have become the worst predators ever!

So, it is our responsibility to conserve this life nectar. It is possible only through by changing our outlook towards this wonderful natural resource. We must ensure there is no pollution of water bodies by dumping any waste such as, sewage, effluents, and other toxic substances. The people and the government must ensure installation of effluents and smoke treatment plants at industrial, garbage, and sewage units. People who use water must use it frugally. Any wastage of this wonder resource must immediately be stopped. At households, shops, agriculture and industries there should be optimal utilization of water.

By being the proactive stewards of this rare life-supporting element can we preserve and conserve it. Each and every person can play a great role in conserving this life-giving nectar by being the volunteers and protectors of water. The Governments of the countries in the world must unite and work concertedly to save the world from water shortage scarcity.