Drinking Water May Be Less Safe, According to Study

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that climate change is making drinking water less safe due to wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and rising sea levels. A Yale study warns that water contamination risks are increasing worldwide, with infrastructure improvements urgently needed. The issue is particularly severe in places like Florida, California, and India, where climate-related events are polluting freshwater sources.

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