Water Conservation

South Africa water crisis sees taps run dry across Johannesburg

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South Africa water crisis sees taps run dry across Johannesburg

Johannesburg — For two weeks, Tsholofelo Moloi has been among thousands of South Africans lining up for water as the country’s largest city, Johannesburg, confronts an unprecedented collapse of its water system affecting millions of people. Residents rich and poor have never seen a shortage of this severity. While hot weather has shrunk reservoirs, crumbling infrastructure … Read more

One of the world’s most populated cities is nearly out of water as many go “days if not weeks” without it

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One of the world’s most populated cities is nearly out of water as many go “days if not weeks” without it

Mexico City is home to nearly 22 million people. But for months, the sprawling city has been suffering from diminishing water supplies — and now, one of the world’s most populated cities is on the verge of a “day zero” where it will no longer have enough water to provide residents.   Citing the Water … Read more