Chapter 1 - Study Cites Flood of Solutions for Water Scarcity

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SUMMARY

This article talks about how there are a lot of ways to solve water shortages issues around the world. It urges policy makers to take a strong stand in helping to sustain the water we have right now; and for future generations. Public concerns in the world-wide water scarcity will make its way to a predicament in the future if we, the consumers, are still sitting around, and blaming each other, The report in the article states that 1/4 of the world's population live where water is naturally scarce (particularly in Asia and North Africa), therefore causing groundwater levels to decline and rivers to dry up. It also highlighted how Agricultural industries, one of the principal users in water consumption, can decrease their expenditures through low-cost technologies,such as irrigation improvements.

CHAPTER CONCEPT - SCARCITY

In the textbook, we learn that the economical term from Scarcity is anything that is available only in a limited supply. Therefore, societies have to make decisions on as to how to utilize or allocate these scarce availabilities, and those decisions are up to us, the consumers (or the government) to decide upon through thorough thoughts, planning, voting, and actually doing it. This article discussed about the growing concerns in global water crisis, and how there should be A LOT of ways to deal with it by means of the everyday technological advancements and outbreaks. With the 'inadequate; water supply on hand, we have to make our choices carefully: the way we eat, use, and build are all very important contributing factors to the sustainability of our water market.

PERSONAL REFLECTION

Some of my personal thoughts: the main reasons behind water downfall are due to the unstable population growth, major cities urbanization and rising temperature. In my opinion, there are a lot of investment opportunities in water supply infrastructure, waste water treatment, and demand management technologies. However, much less attention is pay to the risks it makes during its production processes. No matter the amount of solutions out there, there will always be a side track to them; but what matters most is our lead in making the effort to save our Earth, and to do what needs to be done, even if it takes one step at a time.