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How can England possibly be running out of water? (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

The causes are always the same:

  • Lack of maintenance and investment
  • Unsustainable farming practices
  • Uncontrolled and unmetered water use by industry
  • Uncontrolled pollution
  • Shady business practices by private corporations
  • Poor regulatory oversight