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The United Nations (UN) warned about a double crunch in demand for water and energy due to surging populations and economies in developing countries. In a report published on the eve of World Water Day, the UN said it sees this crisis in the coming decades. Its report gave snapshots of the future. Global water demand, for one, is likely to rise by 55% by 2050. By then, the report said, more than 40% of the world’s population will be living in areas of “severe” water stress. Many of these areas will be found in North Africa, the Middle East, and western South Asia.
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