Water, the necessity for life, is facing a crisis worldwide as water scarcity continues to escalate. There is no doubt that this is inextricably linked to climate change, where water scarcity is posing a threat to ecosystems, communities, and global sustainability. Climate change affects the world’s water in unpredictable and complex ways. From unusual rainfall patterns to the melting of ice sheets, climate change is a significant factor to water scarcity. 

Climate change is exacerbating water scarcity as the temperature rises, disrupting precipitation patterns and the water cycle. According to the United Nations, around two billion people don’t have access to safe drinking water today and roughly half the world’s population is experiencing water scarcity, mainly due to climate change. Already on a significant scale, these numbers are expected to increase as climate change worsens and the population grows. In addition to these statistics, water supplies stored in glaciers are projected to decline over the course of the century, reducing water availability during dry periods in regions where water is heavily dependent on sources such as mountain ranges. 

In addition to water scarcity, the actual quality of the water is also affected by climate change. As water temperatures, floods, and droughts are projected to rise, they heavily exacerbate the quality of water by contributing to water pollution through sediments to pathogens and pesticides.Lastly, all of this combined will put immense pressure on food supply as most of the freshwater used is used for agriculture. 

All in all, it is important to raise awareness about the scarcity and decline of the quality of water. The modern world is in need of desperate initiatives to help fight against crises similar to this one.

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