Overall, in most parts of the planet there is enough water to supply human needs. The huge problem
however is the rapidly increasing populations in places that lack adequate water resources, as well
as mismanagement of available resources. Canada, with only 0.5 percent of the world's population.
has 5.6 percent of its usable fresh water supply. China, with 22 percent of the population on
earth.
has only 5.7 percent of usable fresh water. We cannot just move fresh water to where it is most
needed - like in the Sahara, Ethiopia, Somalia or India.
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1. Owing to unclean water resources, young Mexican residents come down with
2. The Mexican govemment agency has identified the cities that may be
water is obtained.
3. Mexico
the same water source as Texas and four other countries.
affected if not enough
of water can be seen in some lands losing its life and drying up water sources.
5. Canada is considered to have a bottomless
6. The world's largest freshwater basin has been labeled as a
swimming.
unlike other countries.
. unsuitable for drinking or
7. Despite sufficient water in most parts of the globe, the problem is brought by population
explosion in areas with limited water resources and
these resources.
