Water and Opportunity

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Alexis Yelvington
Associate, Education
George W. Bush Institute

Water makes life possible for all living creatures, which makes reliable access to fresh water an issue for people around the globe. Every summer, as temperatures rise, so do stories about droughts and water shortages. In 2024 alone, protests erupted in Mexico City over shortages; an ongoing water crisis in India affected the country’s credit; and a water emergency forced some Italian cities to shut down to tourists. Supply issues are pervasive worldwide, and the United States is no exception.