Across the planet, more than 40 major cities are running short of water, from Tehran and Cape Town to Los Angeles and Barcelona.
In this new lesson, When Cities Run Dry, we look at why it’s happening and what it means for the future of urban life.
You’ll explore:
💧 The feedback loop linking drought, crop failure, migration, and aquifer loss
🏙️ The 20 global cities most at risk
👣 How rural collapse drives people into already stressed cities🌡️ What happens when demand outpaces supply
This lesson belongs in Level 2 – Impacts and builds directly on what you learned about climate feedbacks and tipping points.
Discover how climate stress, mismanagement, and human migration are reshaping our world, and what we can do to adapt.
Share your thoughts: Which city surprised you most? Could this happen where you live?