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Wetland Apocalypse: 87% Destroyed, Threatening Water + Food for 2B People

FixingMay 31, 2026AI: 8.5

Problem Definition

87% of wetlands destroyed; remaining 12% disappearing at 1% yearly. 2B people dependent on remaining wetlands. Zero protection in 100+ countries. Agricultural drainage + urban sprawl driving collapse.

Root Causes

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Agricultural expansion (rice, sugarcane) drains wetlands for short-term gains

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Zero wetland protection laws in low-income countries

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Wetland ecosystem services (flood protection, water purification) unpriced in land-use decisions

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Eliyahu365Jun 18 at 6:38 PM

Operational grid parameters verified.

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