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A Picture is Worth… The Global Distribution of Water

By Simon, published on May 16th, 2008

This graphic clearly shows the scarcity of water, especially drinkable freshwater, and what increasing global temperatures can result in.

The graphic comes from UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme.

The Global Distribution of Water

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One Response to “A Picture is Worth… The Global Distribution of Water”

  1. MyAvatars 0.2 Benno Hansen

    Disturbing graphics! That big light blue box is melting! Someone better improve desalination fast!

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