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In Forum Report, Water Crises Named Top Global Risk

In the World Economic Forum's annual Global Risk Report, which surveys opinions of world leaders in politics, business and civic issues, crises in the world's water supplies have been named the top threat to global stability.

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In the World Economic Forum's annual Global Risk Report, which surveys opinions of world leaders in politics, business and civic issues, crises in the world's water supplies have been named the top threat to global stability. Water topped the list of the four most critical issues, which include warfare, failure to adapt to climate change and chronic unemployment. (Circle of Blue)

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