\\n\\nMost of us know that 70 percent of Earth is covered in water. So, some folks find it hard to believe we’re actually dealing with a water scarcity crisis. What they don’t get is that only three percent of the world’s water is fresh and good for drinking, bathing, cooking, farming, and other everyday uses. Even then, two-thirds of that fresh water is locked away, mostly in frozen glaciers, so we can’t use it. \\n\\nThe Hard Facts\\n\\nIt’s true: about 1.1 billion people worldwide don’t have clean water. More than 2.7 billion deal with scarcity for at least a month every year. Over half of the world’s wetlands are gone, and natural sources like rivers, aquifers, and lakes are drying up or too polluted to use. Experts predict that by 2025, about two-thirds of the world’s population will face water shortages. \\n\\nHow Climate Change Impacts Us\\n\\nNo Rain\\n\\nClimate change is a big reason for water scarcity. Earth is already hot, and climate change just cranks up the heat. Something called Hadley Cell Expansion pushes clouds away from the equator and closer to the poles. This means places like the Middle East, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Central America don’t get the rainwater they need.\\n\\nMore Floods\\n\\nOver 21 million people globally risk river flooding because of more rain, another side effect of climate change. By 2030, that number could hit 54 million. Water can be incredibly destructive, and these floods often cause huge losses of life and property. \\n\\nGroundwater Depletion\\n\\nGroundwater depletion is another major worry. We use groundwater for drinking, farming, and industry. What we often miss is that once this water is gone, it’s almost impossible to get those levels back up. It replenishes much, much slower than we use it. Since it’s tough to measure how fast groundwater is disappearing, most people don’t grasp how serious this problem truly is. \\n\\nMounting Waste\\n\\nWe’re also wasting this precious resource at an alarming rate. Inefficient practices, like flood irrigation and wet cooling at power plants, are part of the problem. Plus, people often dump wastewater into fresh sources like rivers without treating it first, about 80 percent of it. The result: rivers and lakes aren’t as clean as they once were. They need constant cleaning!\\n\\nRising Temperature Levels\\n\\nSince the 1970s, the global surface temperature has climbed about 0.3° Fahrenheit or 0.17°C on average. In 2016, it hit 1.69°F or 0.94°C, while in the 20th century, it averaged 57.0°F or 13.9°C. That 2016 number even beat the 2015 record by 0.07°F or 0.04°C. Experts predict the global surface temperature will be over 0.9°F or 0.5°C higher by 2020. \\n\\nA Simple Solution\\n\\nWhile we need many steps to save this rare resource and lessen climate change’s impact on its scarcity, one solution that really works is using solar power water systems. They run on solar energy and can get rid of all kinds of contaminants. When you’re looking for the best products for your home, business, or industrial needs, trust AMPAC USA. We lead the way in solar powered reverse osmosis and seawater desalination systems. They make this precious resource more usable without jacking up your power bills. Get in touch with us to learn more!\\n\\nSources\\n

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