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Global warming caused acute water shortages in Nairobi in summer 2009, one of the worst in history since 1998. Hotels like the Hilton even drilled their own well in order to obtain water.
Source: Africa Feature: Water shortage hits Nairobi – Global Times, China
Date: 18 July 2009
In Nepal and Australia, wildfires this year (2009) have been severely intensified by drought conditions.
Source: Nepal Dendrochronology and Climate Change
Date: 28 April 2009
Source: Australia Fires a Climate Wake-up Call: Experts – Common Dreams.org
Date: 11 February 2009
The 3rd UN World Water Development Report says there are physical water shortages in North East Africa, the Middle East and areas of Asia. There is an economic water shortage in the Southern Hemisphere and at least 120 million people in Europe without access to clean water. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said “water scarcity threatens economic and social gains and is a potent fuel for wars and conflict.” Water scarcity has already hit Australia, China, India, Indonesia, western USA, Israel, Sudan, Haiti, Sri Lanka and Colombia.
Source: UN warns of severe water shortages for more than 2.7 billion people by 2025 – The International
Date: 31 March 2009
The amount of water to produce 1 kg of meat is the same amount used by average domestic household over 10 months.
Source: UN warns of severe water shortages for more than 2.7 billion people by 2025 – The International
Date: March 31, 2009
A comprehensive report by government officials and scientists found that every U.S. region faces large-scale impacts from climate change. The Southwest region of the U.S. will have water scarcity due to reduction in spring precipitation and growing population. There will be more droughts and wildfires affecting agriculture and threatening property and forests. The Northwest region will also face water supply shortage due to less snowmelt during spring. Ecosystems will suffer from wildfires. The Great Plains and Midwest also face reduced water levels. The Southeast will become hotter with heat waves and related health issues as well as more water shortages. The Northeast will experience more heat waves with 20-30 days above 100 Fahrenheit every summer. Crops like apples, blueberries, cranberries and syrup will be almost impossible to grow.
Source: New report predicts dire consequences for every U.S. region from global warming – Monga Bay
Date: June 17, 2009
A report compiled by 24 agencies of the United Nations says that water supplies are running low, demand is high and by 2030 almost half of the population will be living in areas of water shortage. Water shortage could lead to conflicts and impede economic growth. 70% of fresh water is used for growing crops and raising livestock.
Source: UN Warns of Widespread Water Shortages – Common Dreams
Date: 12 March 2009
Almost 10 million people from southern to southwest China will suffer drinking water shortages as a result of drought. Lack of rainfall has already affected 9.8 million people.
Source: Ten million face China water shortage – AFP
Date: March 2007
Results of climate change will cause millions of people in Asia and South America whose supplies come from melting snow and glaciers to experience water shortages.
The area of Peru covered by glaciers has decreased by 25% in last 30 years.
The Himalaya-Hindu Kush region which has more ice than anywhere other than polar regions, is melting fast.
Source: Millions face water shortages due to climate change – SciDev.net
Date: 15 November 2005
Source: Climate Change and the Earth’s Mountain Glaciers: Observations and Implications – Greenpeace
Date: May 1998
Recently China’s worst drought in five decades caused the loss of vital crops in at least 12 northern provinces, costing the nation the equivalent of billions of US dollars in drought relief to compensate farmers with losses.
Source: CHINA: Thousands across China’s northern provinces face shortages of water – ITN Source
Date: August 2009
In Victoria, 30 blazes were registered in only 30 hours destroying homes and injuring people. Temperatures of up to 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) were recorded in Melbourne from the combination of flames and heat waves.
Source: Raging Australia bushfires kill at least 35 – CNN.com
Date: February 2009
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