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Maps / 6 hours ago

How the Netherlands copes with living below sea level in a warming world

The Netherlands, for a long time, has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. The Netherlands has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. For centuries, the Dutch have reclaimed land from the sea using polders (enclosed tracts of drained land) and a complex network of dikes, canals, and pumping stations. The country’s lowest point, the Zuidplaspolder, sits about 6.76 meters below sea level.

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World / 47 weeks ago

Global water crisis: Millions lack access to clean drinking water

Access to clean water remains a pressing challenge in many parts of the world, with millions of people facing daily struggles to secure safe drinking water. In Papua New Guinea, 60% of the population lacks access to safe water sources. Rural communities depend heavily on surface water from ponds, lakes, and rivers, which poses health risks and exacerbates sanitation challenges. Natural disasters, including cyclones and floods, frequently damage vital infrastructure and crops, deepening the water crisis. WorldMeters reveals that, In Chad, clean water remains out of reach for nearly half the country’s children. Decades of instability, violence, and sluggish recovery following dictatorship have severely hampered progress in developing sustainable water systems. The lack of access to safe water contributes to widespread health and economic challenges, particularly in rural areas.

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