Tag Archives: water scarcity

Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here’s how it averted the crisis — The European Sting

Posted on August 26, 2019 by agogo22

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Charlotte Edmond, Formative Content Cape Town’s water crisis got so bad last year that there were competitions to see who could wash their shirts the least. … Continue reading →

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Northeast Brazil: Drought threatens water-truck lifeline in parched northeast Brazil

Posted on November 26, 2015 by agogo22

#Voices2Paris – UNDP Storytelling Contest Story 11 For the rural community of Pacheco in northeastern Brazil, the local school has never been so important. It is now the only place in the drought-stricken area that has water on tap. But … Continue reading →

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