10 of the world's great rivers 'at risk'

Ten of the world’s great rivers are at risk of drying out, the World Wildlife Fund said today.

10 of the world's great rivers 'at risk'
Tue, 20 Mar, 2007 - 09:49

Ten of the world’s great rivers are at risk of drying out, the World Wildlife Fund said today.

The rivers are threatened by climate change, pollution, water withdrawal and poor management, the WWF said in a report released in New Delhi, India, ahead of World Water Day on Thursday.

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