Addressing a potential water crisis
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The Philippines is a country with a tropical climate and abundant rainfall, but despite this, it is facing a potential water crisis. This crisis is a result of a combination of factors, including population growth, rapid urbanization, poor water management pratices, and the effects of climate change.
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Addressing a potential water crisis. (2023, April 20). Daily Tribune, p. A5.
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