Telling us what we all have been yelling about for so long, the World Bank has warned that India is very likely to face severe water shortage and conflicts as rivers dry up, groundwater is depleted and canals are polluted. The water situation has been worsening for a long time now. With almost all cities expanding rapidly, with people leaning towards more western lifestyles (which consume way more water in every respect) and with absolute no intelligent water planning by successful governments, we are headed towards severe water scarcity soon.
With falling water tables, there is only so much longer farmers can rely on ground water for irrigation. Water conservation is not very difficult and can be practised at the small scale. Proper implementation and awareness can avoid this imminent water scarcity with our active participation.
Yeah you bet, its time to gather all the buckets and fill up the drums....just like olden times....and yes to wake up early in the morning to stand in the water line.. :)
Posted by: pseudofreud at October 6, 2005 04:22 PMsometimes i think why not finish it all what we have! so atleast then people will start hunting for new ways to get the things that are desired.
so finish up all the fresh water we have
so finish up all the crude oil we have
so finish up all the coal we have
so finish up all the fresh air we have
so finish up all the clean environment we have
i still remember when we used to start studying at the very last moment when for the exams.
you dont move your butt until and unless the dragon breaths fire down your neck!
believe it or not, it is true.
Posted by: key at October 7, 2005 03:52 AMi too second with key...
Posted by: pseudofreud at October 7, 2005 11:21 AM