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Bolivia's Water Crisis: Impact of Melting Glaciers on Climate Change

In Bolivia, water scarcity due to melting glaciers is a pressing issue for the poverty-stricken country. The country heavily relies on glacial meltwater, but the glaciers are retreating, leading to severe water shortages. How can Bolivia tackle this challenge? This article explores the evidence of climate change and its direct impact on Bolivia's water resources.

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Bolivia's Water Crisis: Impact of Melting Glaciers on Climate Change

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  1. In Bolivia, Water and Ice Tell of Climate Change By ELISABETH ROSENTHALPublished: December 13, 2009 http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/science/earth/14bolivia.html?_r=1

  2. Some glaciers are melting, so what? • Evidence of climate change • Bolivia is the poorest country in S. America • Many people don’t have drinking water • Heavily dependent on glacial melt water for drinking water • Reservoirs retreating • How will they deal with the water shortages?

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