Population growth sentencing millions to hydrological poverty A At a time when drought in the United States, Ethiopia, and Afghanistan is in the news, it is easy to forget that far more serious water shortages are emerging as the demand for water in many countries simply outruns the supply. ...
According to the State of the World Population Report, which Ms Obaid launched in London, large-scale population growth will take place in the cities of Asia, Africa and Latin America. The report suggests that the largest move to cities will occur in Asia, where the number of urbanites will...