Title: Causes, Effects & Solutions for Water Scarcity - E&C
Headings: Water Scarcity: Causes, Effects & Solutions
Causes, Effects & Solutions for Water Scarcity
Water Scarcity: Causes, Effects & Solutions
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Contents
Extent of Water Scarcity worldwide
Causes for Water Scarcity
Global warming
Farming
Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizer
Mining
Illegal dumping
Overpopulation
Soil pollution
Water pollution
Climatic factors
Altered weather patterns
Droughts
Floods
Isolation of certain remote areas
Excessive water consumption
Corrupt political systems
Political interests
Conflicts
Natural disasters
Effects of Water Shortages
Poverty
Hunger
Starvation
Thirst
Weak immune system
Decrease in crop yields
Destruction of habitats
Endangerment of species
Loss of biodiversity
Unhygienic conditions
Spread of diseases
Low levels of education
Migration
Solutions for Water Scarcity
Population control measures
Stricter regulations for farming
Reduction in the use of chemicals in farming
Reduction in mining practices
Technological advancements
Mitigate pollution
Construction of better water distribution infrastructure
Save water whenever possible
Extensive research
Education
Convince family and friends
Conclusion
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Content: However, this means that the poor part of the local population may not be able to get sufficient water since they simply have not enough money to bribe government officials. Political interests
In some countries, water scarcity is even used as a tool by politicians to control and sustain their power. By keeping the local population poor and dependent on the government water supply, they are able to sustain their power. Conflicts
Conflicts may also contribute to water scarcity for locals. Conflicts may lead to the destruction of important local infrastructure, which may lead to disruptions of the water supply for many people. Moreover, if some extremist groups control the local water supply, people who have different political attitudes may also greatly suffer from water shortages since extremist groups may not supply them with water due to their different world ideologies. Natural disasters
Natural disasters like tsunamis may also cause severe water shortages for the local population since these events may destroy important public infrastructure. In turn, depending on the severity of the natural disaster, the local water supply may entirely collapse. Effects of Water Shortages
Poverty
Hunger
Starvation
Thirst
Weak immune system
Decrease in crop yields
Destruction of habitats
Endangerment of species
Loss of biodiversity
Unhygienic conditions
Spread of diseases
Low levels of education
Migration
Poverty
Water scarcity can lead to extreme levels of poverty. People who suffer from water shortages may not be able to work since their bodies will not function in a normal manner.