‘Day Zero’ isn’t just Cape Town’s problem. It’s a global phenomenon.

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By Kate YoderApr 13, 2018, 6:45 am222 pts
In January, officials in the drought-stricken South African city began counting down the days until the point that millions of taps would run dry. They called that point “Day Zero.” While conservation measures helped Cape Town avoid that fate (for now), the phrase “Day Zero” seems to be sticking…

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