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Melanie Rua

Bloomberg Intelligence researcher and co-author of a report on water scarcity, providing insights into the financial impact of water stress on companies.

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Mar 20, 2025 • 22min

How water scarcity is threatening the global economy

In this engaging discussion, Melanie Rua, a Bloomberg Intelligence researcher and co-author of a pivotal report on water scarcity, shares alarming insights about the looming water crisis. Freshwater demand could outstrip supply by 40% by 2030, threatening up to $70 trillion of global GDP. Melanie dives into how water stress impacts industries from agriculture to e-commerce, and emphasizes the urgent need for businesses to adapt to these rising risks. She also discusses innovative technologies like desalination that could help combat these challenges.