Exploring how emerging water technologies could transform our relationship with Earth's most precious resource as we face a future where water scarcity may displace 700 million people by 2030.
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The question isn't whether we can solve global water challenges—it's whether we'll act quickly enough to prevent unnecessary suffering. We are living through the beginning of a water renaissance, where the tools to solve this challenge are being developed right now and costs are falling rapidly.
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What is the outlook for water scarcity globally in next 10 years? What technologies will help water conservation and how prevalent will they become?
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