Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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New research shows path to affordable water in fast-growing cities

By 2050, up to half the world's urban population will face water scarcity. A new model of water supply, demand, and policies in a drought-prone city of 7 million in India shows how policies could prevent the poor from bearing the heaviest burden.

New research shows path to affordable water in fast-growing cities
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By 2050, up to half the world's urban population will face water scarcity. A new model of water supply, demand, and policies in a drought-prone city of 7 million in India shows how policies could prevent the poor from bearing the heaviest burden.

Originally published at Phys.org

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