2050 Water Crisis Alert: Nitrogen Pollution Threatens Global River Basins
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Water scarcity brought on by nitrogen pollution threatens the UN's 2030 target of providing clean water to everyone.
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A concerning increase in nitrogen-induced water shortages has been found in a study conducted by Wageningen University on 10,000 river sub-basins.
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The regions of South China, Central Europe, North America, and Africa are projected to experience acute water scarcity in the future.
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Rising nitrogen levels in water sources have been attributed primarily to urbanization and agriculture.
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Water scarcity affected 2,517 basins by 2010 (one-fourth of all basins assessed), primarily as a result of nitrogen pollution.
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The analysis cautions that by 2050, 3,061 more river sub-basins may experience a shortage of water.
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In order to reduce nitrogen pollution, it is imperative that livestock manure be managed and fertilizer be applied properly.
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In order to address the shortage of water, environmentalists support more afforestation and sustainable farming methods.
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The persistent pollution makes it extremely difficult to meet the SDG for clean drinking water by 2030, even with the best of intentions.
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