Business / Economy | FOCUS May 17, 2021

The world economy is suddenly running low on everything

A year ago, as the pandemic ravaged country after country, consumers were the ones panic-buying. Today, on the rebound, it’s companies furiously stocking up.

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Frozen pipes in Texas warn of supply risk as disasters grow more frequent

As the world warms, some cities are having to ration water during extended droughts, while others see agricultural lands and reservoirs threatened by floods and sea-level rise.