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The decline and partial recovery of the Aral Sea
An overview of the shrinkage of the Aral Sea.
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water harvesting
Researchers invent a device that can harvest drinkable water from desert air.
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Los Angeles River: drought
A section of the Los Angeles River affected by drought.
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Infographic describing the causes and effects of water scarcity.
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Aral Sea
Animated map of the shrinking of the Aral Sea.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc./Kenny Chmielewski
water stress projections
World map of projected water stress by country in 2040 under business-as-usual scenarios.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
wetlands
Both water and wildlife conservation benefit from the protection of seasonal wetlands...
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