Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
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Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.6 hours ago -
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UN warns it will run out of food for northern Gaza in week and a half
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Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years
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Water Crises Threaten the World’s Food Supply, Studies Show
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US threatens Israel with arms shipment suspensions over Gaza conditions: Reports
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Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live
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Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
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Almost two-thirds of EU water in bad condition, report shows
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Harris urges Israel to ramp up Gaza aid, citing UN food report
Vice President Harris on Sunday pushed for Israel to ramp up aid to Gaza, citing a World Food Programme (WFP) report. “The UN reports that no food has entered northern Gaza in nearly 2 weeks. ...3 days ago - Israel -
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