Sentences with phrase «loss of water security»

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It said that increased production of meat and dairy products «undermines the ecological foundation of food security due to its contribution to land degradation, water pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change».1

Both developments contribute to climate change and loss of food security, the availability of water and the natural protection against flooding and drought, leading to further societal instability.

The NuScale Power Module ™ and power plant design enhances the intrinsic physical protection and security of the plant through the elegantly simple design, elimination of large break loss of coolant accidents, and full reliance on passive systems to cool the reactors and spent fuel for extended periods without the need for AC power, DC power or additional water following an upset condition.

In the report, they state: «In reality, the problem is lack of food security, inadequate water supply, high risk of catastrophic fires, climate change and loss of species.

It describes the risks to agriculture and livelihood security in Sub-Saharan Africa; the rise in sea - level, loss of coral reefs and devastation to coastal areas likely in South East Asia; and the fluctuating water resources in South Asia that can lead to flooding in some areas and water scarcity in others, as well as affecting power supply.

Additionally, around two - thirds of the world's largest global corporations are exposed to water risk, especially in terms of water security and stress, with 405 companies reporting total losses due to water scarcity of more than $ 2.5 billion in 2015.