How do forests ensure water for cities?

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Water is an essential resource for human life. Ensuring basic sanitation and clean drinking water is one of humanity's greatest challenges. In both urban and rural areas, access to water is critical for the health and well-being of communities and for the success of a wide range of human activities. 

This is why the water crisis is such an alarming threat. Rising global temperatures and natural disasters associated with climate change contribute to this scenario. Studies suggest that by 2025, approximately 1.8 billion people will face water scarcity.

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Cite: Olsen, Natasha. "How do forests ensure water for cities?" [Como as florestas garantem água para as cidades?] 06 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. (Trans. Baratto, Romullo) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1128154/how-do-forests-ensure-water-for-cities> ISSN 0719-8884
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