The Global Crisis of Water Depletion and Contamination, Part 3 of a Multi-part Series

Civilization’s ancient lifelines, the rivers, are vanishing rapidly. Climate change poses dire consequences for these freshwater sources, impacting trade, transportation, and ecosystems. As global temperatures rise, evaporation and shifting weather patterns lead to reduced river water levels. The UN reports that human activity has significantly altered or depleted two-thirds of the world’s longest rivers.