Recently released figures from the United Nations revealed their experts predict a 40 per cent growth in global demand for fresh water by 2050. 25 per cent of the world's population will live in countries with chronic water shortages. There have been 37 conflicts between countries related to water since 1947 and 1 billion people across Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan rely heavily on just 3 rivers.
Antonio Guterres, secretary-general of the U.N., said,''Water, peace and security are inextricably linked.''
Since things don't look good, its time to do something PDQ and not, repeat not, within capitalism.
Steve and John.
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