ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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air pollution
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water pollution
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acid rain
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unequal access
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Middle East and North Africa is the world’s most water-scarce region. This region is home to 15 out of the 20 of the world’s most water-scarce countries. Due to population growth, unsustainable water management, rapid economic growth, and ongoing conflicts, water scarcity in the region is likely to worsen.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are many reasons why water is unequally distributed in the Middle East. Dams, nationalism, climate and war answer all these questions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Water scarcity and water use affect agriculture (crop choice, growing seasons, and pests), fisheries, forestry, and livestock (pastures and pests). These factors impact incomes and food security.
Detailed explanation-4: -To meet water demand, many countries in the Middle East rely on desalination plants. Over 75% of worldwide desalinated water is in the Middle East and North Africa, 70% of which is in the GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates) and 6% in Libya and Algeria.