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In the guide below, we consider which cities and countries across the world might have the best fresh water supplies and resources. We do this by looking at different ways to assess freshwater resources & supplies and also drinking water/tap water, and getting an idea of which countries rank well, or rank poorly across the … Read more

We’ve already put together a guide about Earth’s fresh water resources and supplies. However, in the guide below, we list and explain the different natural and man made sources of fresh water that we use across society.   Natural vs Man Made Fresh Water – What’s The Difference? The key differences between the two might … Read more

The sustainable use and management of water resources is an important issue across the world, especially with some forecasts indicating water demand is expected to continue to increase in the future. In the guide below, we list and discuss the different ways water might be sustainably used and managed, and give some potential examples of … Read more

Water quantity and water quality are the two main categories of global water problems (alongside other more specific water issues) In the short guide below, we outline what global ‘quality’ related water problems are, and what potential solutions to them might be. It complements our separate guide on global ‘quantity’ related water problems.   Firstly, What … Read more

Water quantity and water quality are the two main categories of global water problems (alongside other more specific water issues) In the guide below, we outline what what global ‘quantity’ related water problems are, and what some potential solutions to them might be. It complements our separate guide on ‘quality’ related freshwater problems.   What Are … Read more

Water scarcity and water stress are both freshwater problems that generally involve there being inadequate internal fresh water resources to meet demand for those resources (within a city or town). Different countries, cities and regions experience different levels of water stress (from low to high water stress), and some may experience water scarcity. In the … Read more

Global fresh water issues and problems might generally fit into one of two broad categories. In this guide, we identify these categories, and also the specific water problems associated with each of them. We also consider what some of the potential solutions to address them might be.   Two Major Categories Of Global Water Problems/Issues … Read more

The phrases water scarcity, water stress and water shortage get used when discussing different global water issues. In the guide below, we provide a description of what each one is, list the key differences between them, and also explain how they relate to each other.   What Does Water Stress Mean? (A Definition) Water stress … Read more

Access to clean & safe drinking water, & access to basic sanitation & hygiene services, can be issues that happen at far higher rates in underdeveloped & developing regions of the world.  In the guide below, we discuss the main aspects of three issues relating to these regions: – Inadequate access to safely managed and … Read more

In this guide, we outline whether aluminum might be more sustainable than plastic, and vice versa. This guide compliments our separate guide comparing the sustainability of metals and plastic.   Summary – Is Aluminum More Sustainable Than Plastic? Refer to the linked guide above for a general sustainability assessment of metals vs plastic However, some specific … Read more