Climate Hazards and Water Insecurity, by Geographic and Economic Vulnerabilities

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Climate hazards and water insecurity, by geographic and economic vulnerabilities

Climate hazards (floods, storms, droughts, and rainfall anomalies) are intensifying, threatening national water security. Individual water security, however, likely varies by exposure to climate hazards and people’s geographic and economic vulnerabilities. We spatiotemporally linked climate hazar...

Ensuring access to drinking water as climate threats increase

“Health facilities are where vulnerable people seek healing. Yet without adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, for too many people, expected care can turn into unintended harm,” said Dr. Hans Kluge of the World Health Organization.WHO) Regional Director Europe. Stressing that health care is “put to the test like never before,” Dr. Kluge insisted that strengthening […]

Safeguarding clean water access as climate threats rise

As health emergencies multiply linked to the climate crisis, governments are joining forces with the UN to protect access to clean water, while data indicates that 118 million people in Europe alone live near healthcare facilities lacking basic sanitation.