Puerto Rico's Water Crisis: A Canary in the Coal Mine for Climate Resilience Hundreds of thousands of residents in Puerto Rico are facing a desperate shortage of clean water, with rolling 48 hour shutoffs becoming a regular occurrence in San Juan and nearby towns.
This is not just a matter of infrastructure failure; it's a symptom of a deeper crisis that highlights the increasingly precarious relationship between climate change, economic inequality, and infrastructure resilience.
The situation on the ground is dire, with families and businesses forced to ration their limited supplies. Some residents even rely on bottled water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene.