Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit

By Vandana Shiva

Water is the most essential resource for life on Earth. It is essential for drinking, irrigation, and industry. However, the world is facing a water crisis. Climate change is causing droughts and floods, and pollution is making water unsafe to drink. In many parts of the world, people are being forced to pay exorbitant prices for water.

Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution And Profit

by Vandana Shiva

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One of the major causes of the water crisis is the privatization of water. Privatization is the process of transferring ownership of water from the public sector to the private sector. This has led to a number of problems, including:

• Increased water prices: When water is privatized, the private companies that own the water can charge whatever they want for it. This has led to a number of cases where people have been forced to pay exorbitant prices for water, even when they cannot afford it.
• Reduced water quality: Private companies are not always required to meet the same environmental standards as public water utilities. This has led to a number of cases where private water companies have polluted water sources, making water unsafe to drink.
• Loss of control over water resources: When water is privatized, the public loses control over its water resources. This can lead to a number of problems, such as the loss of water rights for indigenous peoples and the diversion of water from traditional uses to more profitable uses.

Water privatization is a major threat to human health and the environment. It is a trend that must be reversed. We must demand that water be kept in the public sector and that it be managed sustainably for the benefit of all.

In Water Wars, Vandana Shiva exposes the hidden world of water privatization, pollution, and profit. She argues that the privatization of water is a major threat to human health and the environment. Water Wars is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the importance of water and the need to protect this vital resource.

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Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution And Profit

by Vandana Shiva

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5117 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	169 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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