Brazil might face a critical water shortage, with a predicted 40% decrease in availability by 2040. This stark forecast, issued by the National Water and Basic Sanitation Agency (ANA), highlights an urgent call to action. Revealed during the Water Journey 2024 event, the study “Impact of Climate Change on Brazil’s Water Resources” stresses the close […]
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