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Effects of Water Scarcity on People and Ecosystems

Water scarcity has great effects on people and ecosystems. Watch Dr. Glenn Patterson explain more.

Effects of water scarcity vary from mild and temporary to severe and long-lasting. Increasing scarcity means that people on the margins of water availability must spend more time and more effort obtaining water for their family’s needs.

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Water Scarcity: Crisis and Response

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