Parts of northern England could run dry by 2035, report reveals
by Patrick Barkham from Environment | The Guardian on (#4P60V)
Thinktank IPPR North warns of leaks, overuse and climate crisis making droughts more likely
Demand for water could outstrip supply by 2035 in parts of northern England, according to a report.
Recent focus on near-future water shortages has been on dry south-east England, where London's consumption of water already outstrips supply in dry years, and the water companies that serve the capital are located in areas classified as seriously water stressed.
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