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Straddling two major climate zones, the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania has the warmest climate. A portion of Greater Philadelphia lies at the southernmost tip of the humid continental climate zone, with the city proper being in the humid subtropical climate zone. Still, Philadelphia features colder, snowier winters than most locations with ...
The impact of climate change on water quality is less likely to be beneficial. Warmer temperatures tend to cause more algal blooms, which can be unsightly, harm fish, and degrade water quality. Severe storms also increase the amount of pollutants that run off from the land into the water, further increasing the risk of algal blooms. [2]
The long-term viability of water supply systems poses a significant challenge as a result of water resource depletion, climate change, and population expansion. [2] Water is a necessity for all forms of life as well as industries on which humans are reliant, like technology development and agriculture.
Drought is a natural climate pattern, but like other weather events, its length and severity can lead to far-reaching consequences. These include stunted crop yields, strained water supplies ...
Climate-resilient water services (or climate-resilient WASH) are services that provide access to high quality drinking water during all seasons and even during extreme weather events. [80] Climate resilience in general is the ability to recover from, or to mitigate vulnerability to, climate-related shocks such as floods and droughts. [81]
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Shocks that are linked to weather include water shortages, heavy rain and temperature extremes. They can damage water infrastructure through erosion under heavy rainfall and floods, cause loss of water sources in droughts, and make water quality deteriorate. [45] Climate change can reduce lower water quality in several ways: [46]: 582
According to the United Nations, the overall goal is to: "Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all." [1] The goal has eight targets to be achieved by 2030 covering the main areas of water supply and sanitation and sustainable water resource management. Progress toward the targets will be measured by using ...