Reckless Coal Expansion Threatens South Africa’s Water Supply

EcoWatch: Water is the foundation of life: we're unable to survive without it. But the problem is that water is scarce, and South Africa is running out of it. More than 98 percent of South Africa's water has already been allocated, and this country is facing a severe water crisis in the coming decade. We're going to face skyrocketing water prices, droughts due to climate change and increasing competition over water--possibly leading to conflict. Already a lack of access to water is leading to service delivery...

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