As countries like China and India become more industrialized, it's likely that their economies will also soak up more fresh water while contributing more pollution to existing water sources.

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The monitoring group found a "strong possibility" that the fainting was caused by chemical exposure and cited excessive overtime and insufficient drinking water as contributing factors.

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Carry out other activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team, including contributing to the assessment of the prevailing water situation in LAC, within the context of existing UN-Water programmes, primarily the UNESCO led WWAP, and the UN Commission on Sustainable Development.

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Carry out other activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team, including contributing to the assessment of the prevailing water situation in the Arab region, within the context of existing UN-Water programmes, primarily the UNESCO led WWAP, and the UN Commission on Sustainable Development.

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The work of the 5 regional consultations will have a significant impact on how water resources are managed in the near future, contributing to more realistic and appropriate definition of 3G, "good groundwater governance".

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Pennsylvania is one of the only states with no standards for rural water well construction, meaning multiple other factors could be contributing to the problems.

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Some environmentalists said little evidence suggests the breach is contributing to flooding, and advocated leaving it open, saying the added water flow helps clean the bay.

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The study also cited other factors as contributing to the plight of the urban poor such as improper sanitation, contaminated drinking water, and urban pollution.

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