Study finds deforestation fuels West Africa’s water crisis

Mongabay
Nov 7, 2025, 10:02 am127 ptsTrending
A new study warns that deforestation across Ghana, Niger and Nigeria is intensifying West Africa’s water crisis, threatening the health and livelihoods of more than 122 million people. Drawing on 12 years of satellite data from 2013-2025, the joint report by WaterAid and Tree Aid finds a direct correlation…

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