Global physical and economical scarcity

Global water scarcity is a complex challenge encompassing both physical and economic dimensions. On the physical side, many regions around the world face water scarcity due to factors such as population growth, climate change, and inefficient water use practices. This scarcity is manifested in dwindling water sources, such as rivers and aquifers, leading to a strain on the availability of freshwater for various uses.

Economic water scarcity, on the other hand, arises when a region lacks the necessary infrastructure or financial resources to access, treat, and distribute available water sources effectively. This economic dimension often exacerbates the impact of physical scarcity, limiting communities' ability to meet their water needs for agriculture, industry, and daily life.

The consequences of water scarcity are profound, affecting ecosystems, agriculture, and human health.

783 million people, or 11% of the global population, remain without access to an improved source of drinking water. 80% of the world's population lives in areas where the fresh water supply is not secure. Furthermore it is currently estimated that by 2025 over two-third of the worlds population could be living in water stressed conditions.

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Find cities with similar climate

This map has been created using The Global environmental stratification. The Global environmental stratification (GEnS), based on statistical clustering of bioclimate data (WorldClim). GEnS, consists of 125 strata, which have been aggregated into 18 global environmental zones (labeled A to R) based on the dendrogram. Interactive map >> Via www.vividmaps.com Related posts: - Find cities with similar climate 2050 - How global warming will impact 6000+ cities around the world?

The Appalachian Mountains, the Scottish Highlands, and the Atlas Mounts in Africa were the same mountain range

The Central Pangean Mountains was a prominent mountain ridge in the central part of the supercontinent Pangaea that extends across the continent from northeast to southwest through the Carboniferous , Permian Triassic periods. The mountains were formed due to a collision within the supercontinents Gondwana and Laurussia during the creation of Pangaea. It was comparable to the present Himalayas at its highest peak during the start of the Permian period. It isn’t easy to assume now that once upon a time that the Scottish Highlands, The Appalachian Mountains, the Ouachita Mountain Range, and the Atlas Mountains in northwestern Africa are the same mountains , once connected as the Central Pangean Mountains.

Moose population in North America

The moose population in North America is shrinking swiftly. This decrease has been correlated to the opening of roadways and landscapes into this animal's north range. In North America, the moose range includes almost all of Canada and Alaska, the northern part of New England and New York, the upper Rocky Mountains, northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and Isle Royale. In 2014-2015, the North American moose population was measured at around one million animals. The most abundant moose population (about 700,000) lives in Canada. About 300 000 moose remains in nineteen U.S. states Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The largest moose specimens are found in Alaska 200 thousand moose. Below the map shows the size of US states scaled by the moose population. Via www.vividmaps.com

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