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Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands (poliversity.it)
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Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands

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https://council.science/current/blog/thirsty-in-paradise-water-crises-are-a-growing-problem-across-the-caribbean-islands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thirsty-in-paradise-water-crises-are-a-growing-problem-across-the-caribbean-islands

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[-] EatATaco@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

I'm the article they point to a lot of factors as to why this is now becoming an issue: increase urbanization, increased industries, increased tourism.

They do say collecting rainwater is probably part of the solution, but if the other things keep on growing that won't always be the case.

this post was submitted on 21 May 2024
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