Up to half of world's water supply stolen annually, study finds

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As water scarcity increases from factors including climate change, so do drivers of water theft, an ongoing problem in Australia

Between 30% and 50% of the world’s water supply is stolen each year, mainly by agricultural interests and farmers, yet the crime itself is not well understood, a new international study led by the University of Adelaide says.

 

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Who does water belong to? 'Can you prove this was your water, sir?'

What about desalination plants? We have a planet covered in water. Why can't this become a thing? Not just an afterthought.

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