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World Water Day: How Cities Cause "Dead Zones"

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World Water Day this year focuses on "Water for Cities," but what about water from cities? Urban runoff is one of the biggest threats to water quality around the world, with serious impacts on economies and people. However, it's a problem that most cities are only starting to address.
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Institutional Structures and ManagementPollution and Water QualityIntegrated Water Resource ManagementIntegrated Water Resource Management
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ClimateEconomy
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