Less than 0.01% of all fresh water worldwide is available for human use in lakes, rivers and reservoirs. Of this fresh water, 70% is locked in glaciers and ice caps. These are among the kinds of climactic events highlighted by a Christian Aid report last year which showed how the climate crisis is increasing the severity of drought in ten of the world’s major cities.ĭespite covering more than 70% of the earth’s surface, only 3% of the world’s water is suitable for drinking. Lethal heatwaves have broken records across Europe and Asia, and more than a 100 million people were under a severe heat warning in the United States. Christian Aid’s climate expert, Illari Aragon is available for interview. Christian Aid is calling for the UK Government to start delivering Loss and Damage funding to climate vulnerable communities. Without action to cut emissions and better management of freshwater resources, Christian Aid warns the toll will be felt acutely by the poor. The cost of a severe drought to London’s economy is estimated to be £330m per day. UK Environment Agency CEO has warned that within 25 years London and the South East could run out of water. Christian Aid report a reminder that drought is a present danger to some of the poorest people in the world and it threatens their lives and livelihoods, from Harare in Zimbabwe to London and the South East of England.
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