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Climate Change Could Leave 1 Billion Without Water

7/20/2025

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By 2100, nearly a billion people could struggle to access river water as climate change takes its toll, according to a Northeastern University study. With 40% of major river basins projected to see reduced runoff, the implications for food, water, and energy are dire. This urgent data serves as a crucial tool for policymakers and resource managers in their planning efforts.

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By 2100, nearly a billion people could struggle to access river water as climate change takes its toll, according to a Northeastern University study. With 40% of major river basins projected to see reduced runoff, the implications for food, water, and energy are dire. This urgent data serves as a crucial tool for policymakers and resource managers in their planning efforts.