Is Water the New Oil? Water everywhere but not a drop to drink. That's the nightmare that may be looming for as many as two thirds of the world's population.
Water everywhere but not a drop to drink. That's the nightmare that may be looming for as many as two thirds of the world's population, but it's not the whole picture.
Turns out there is plenty of water in the world, but it's not the cheap and plentiful stuff that we've got used to. So, Peter Day has been hearing from the eager investors and the sober experts who think that in the 21st century, water is the new oil.
Contributors
John Halsall Director of Water Operations, Thames Water
Trevor Ngwane South African Anti-Privatization Forum
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