Businesses urged to "wake up" to water risks

James S Murray
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Major new investor study warns wide range of industries already facing disruption as a result of water shortages

Global water shortages are a greater and more imminent threat to businesses than oil supplies running out, according to a major new report from the Ceres group of sustainable investors which urges firms...

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