sentence: Water scarcity can be the result of both human and natural causes.
sentences_before: Water scarcity' is a lack of drinkable water available in a given area. It mostly affects arid and deserted areas, and places where the water is too polluted to drink. It is a social, environmental and economic problem in many countries.
sentences_after: Changes in climate and weather patterns can cause the availability of water to drop. Common human causes include over-consumption, bad governance, pollution, and increases in the demand for water.
concept_name: water scarcity
headings: Water scarcity
categories: Water Environmental issues