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UN warns against thirsty tech to solve water crisis

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UN warns against thirsty tech to solve water crisis

A UN report warns that while new technologies are being touted as solutions to the world's freshwater shortage, they could cause serious problems if not managed properly. Climate change-related droughts have affected more than 1.4 billion people between 2002 and 2021, and over 2 billion people currently lack access to safe drinking water. The report calls for increased water education, data collection, and investment to address the crisis. Additionally, certain emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and carbon capture and storage, require large volumes of water and energy, raising concerns about their sustainability. The extraction of critical minerals for renewable energy also poses risks to water quality.

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