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UN Warns: Freshwater Demand May Exceed Supply by 2030

9/9/2025

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  • The UN warns that global freshwater demand could exceed supply by 40% by 2030, prompting exploration of offshore aquifers.
  • Researchers are analyzing 50,000 liters from a new aquifer, with results on age and safety due in six months.
  • Atmospheric water harvesting technology, tested in Death Valley, faces challenges like high costs and low yields.
  • Israeli company H2OLL claims its system can produce over 200 gallons daily for dry regions.
  • Critics argue that focusing on atmospheric water harvesting may divert attention from enhancing current water management practices.