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Global Reservoir Sedimentation Crisis: Half of World's Reservoirs Could Be Functionally Dead by 2060
A new study warns that over half of the world's reservoirs may become functionally dead by 2060 due to sediment buildup, threatening water supplies for billions.
Key Takeaways
- Over half of global reservoirs may be functionally dead by 2060 due to sediment buildup.
- Each decade, the world loses over 7% of freshwater storage capacity—36 cubic km annually.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com