Drought, water rationing and dry rivers: our water crisis is here | Peter Gleick
Peter Gleick argues that the global water crisis is a direct result of climate change and decades of infrastructure neglect. He emphasizes that the technology to solve these issues already exists, but requires better management and investment.
Why it matters
Water scarcity is becoming a primary driver of geopolitical conflict and threatens the stability of essential infrastructure like power plants.
‘No new technology needs to be invented to provide safe water and sanitation to the billions of people who still lack it.’/Getty Images ‘No new technology needs to be invented to provide safe water and sanitation to the billions of people who still lack it.’/Getty Images Opinion Climate crisis Drought, water rationing and dry rivers: our water crisis is here Peter Gleick It doesn’t have to be this way. We know what needs to be done
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