Thirty years ago I wrote a doctoral dissertation on water shortages. No one listened then, no one is listening now. We humans are well on our way to overpopulating the planet to the point that it will no longer support the demands of the human population and it will crash just like any other biological system. Zero population growth is the ONLY hope for the planet. I did my part, I did not produce any children and I tried to inform others of the dangers. I am old now; it is your turn to try to make a difference.

Wolf Johnson, Stillwater,

Any kind of polluted and non-drinkable (salty) water can be purified and made clean (drinkable) water using a technology known to mankind since a couple of millenia.... The required device is the same design used for centuries for distilling alcoholic drinks, the only problem being the energy required to perform the distillation process. Along all the fuzz about renewable energy sources, modern technology offers solutions to cope with the problems caused by poor water management and pollution (just an example - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071203120753.htm)

War over drinkable water? Why not, after the world runs out of oil (or the oil gets replaced by another energy source). ... Next stage, war on breathable air?? War on edible food?? War on skin color pigment?? War on the neighbor that parked on your usual parking space?? No thanks!!

Does anybody recall that the first environmental tax was imposed in medieval Europe, a 10% tax on households that had chimneys?

LoL!!!

SI, Sofia, Bulgaria

Quote from article above "David Zhang, of Hong Kong University, has analysed a half millennium's worth of human conflict — more than 8,000 wars — and concluded that climate change and resulting water shortage has been a far greater trigger than imagined previously".

So climate change has been happening for at least the last 500 years.
Just another scheme to control the world's resources and justify yet another round of genocide.

M.Allen, Portland,

And now you know the real reason as to why the state of Israel wants to take over Lebanon.

In order for the state of Israel to expand and take over the whole region they first have to insured Palestine with water and oil.

Ponce, CA., USA

Sure water is a big problem today Take China for example most of it's main aquifers were poisoned from pollution, caused by the people living there.But to understand the situation correctly ,is to understand industrial level machinery.
Today we have the knowledge to turn sewer water into sparkling drinking water.And I mean the dirtiest sewer water imaginable
I don't think this latest scare about water has anything to do with
water gone bad I have a feeling the hidden concern is caused
by the knowledge that few know and that is the earth is being heated by solar rays our water is evaporating into space less of it is returning to earth.perhaps through the holes in the Ionosphere . drought is becoming a problem in certain places and in certain places more water than usual is falling to earth
couple of good cases is Australia and England this past year
Something has changes the weather patterns of the Earth.
I believe America went to far experimenting with Harp .

dave, mtl, Canada

What most people don't understand is that It's not water shortages that's the problem It's water mismanagement, there's water in the air we breath, do what I'v done, I'v got a Berkey water filter, I'v got a humidifier that suck's the water right out of the air, when it fills up I tip it in the berkey which gives me all the water I need to drink, and a lovely dry house to boot, as for tap water forget it it's full of toxic chemicals, I use rain water to wash with and when I'm finished with that it goes down the loo to flush, if you don't have a way of making your own drinking water when the tap's go off you'll all be up a certain creek with a certain bit of wood.

CARY G DEAN, RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT, ENGLAND

Maybe we have peak water now, coming right on the heels of peak oil. I am a little suspicious of both. Could it be the next rip-off though?
Could it be the next reason to start slaughtering each other? (after terrorism has lost its motivational value)
When they demand stupidity, and gullibility, we are the ones who need to tell them they are all wet.

Mike McCall, Marshfield, WI

Back in the late 1960's and early 1970 I worked a utility company and I would get reports on my desk about fresh water supplies falling at 10 feet per year around the world. I think we need to protect our water sullies.
Thans
Bill

Bill Hoard, Salem, Oregon USA

In Spain there´s a lack of rainfall. Eventhough, Spaniards keep washing the dishes and brushing their teeth wih the tap fully opened. I have seen friends bathing their kids even during the summer season with the tube full of water, only because the little children like to literally "swim" and have fun while having a bath. Many people keep throwing batteries to the countriside, and reciclying is jet not common at all. Everyone seems to understand the risks of water shortages, but at the same time, they don´t do their little share. I cannot help but wonder how comes we, human beings, are so irresponsible. My flatmates say reciclying and providing us with clean water is a task and and obligation of the government, which I agree; but I also think we should do our own little share, and that way putting into practise what one preaches.

CESAR GRAGERA, Cáceres, Spain

About half the water flowing through pipes to New York City leaks out before it reaches the city. Local governments point to the limited water reaching Greater New York City and say we need to limit housing. This drives up home prices beyond the reach of many families. Right now, affordable housing advocates are fighting with environmentalists over how many people can live here. It would make more sense to put that effort towards fixing the pipes.

Joseph, NYC, USA

Strange isn't it, the first war was probably between tribes over water holes. Now, after a diversion into religous wars, the last war might again be over water.

tony, birmingham, uk

Countries, should take a cue from Singapore, on their water management program.

Sg, Singapore, Singapore

Have they only just figured that out ?? i ve said that for years..
What amazes me in Asia they have a huge amount of rain fall in this modern age surely that could be used to help matters.It needs the goverments of these countries to repair and improve what they have .here in Manila as soon as it rains pipes burst,roads flood, then they use more water to wash away the rubbish that is left behind.yet again it will be the poor that suffer ,due to governments not looking after the people..again esp Asia.

James Mckeown, Marikina, Philippines

Global warming will continue pretty much at the current rate for decades to come. Current and projected efforts to contain the effect are far to small. The average Joe dosent see the problem as the crisis that it is. How long will it take before serious measures are taken is hard to estimate. Only I suspect after the high cost and discomfort become readily apparent. in the pocket book.

B Bligh, Warrnambool, Aust.

This is just another very serious pointer to the fact that the world is becoming or even already is already over populated. When it really comes down to it. the only real way to deal with this and all the other indications such as global warming ( that is if we agree that global warming is CAUSED by us humans- which I do not believe) is to limit reproduction to one pregnancy per female no exceptions. Not one child which would encourage abortions and an imbalance. Nearly all irreplaceable resources are being terminally depleted at an ever faster speed.

Kenneth Mottram, Manalapan , NJ. USA

http://geocities.com/alquedahq/water.html

steve jones, nederland, colorado USA

The need for America to further and constantly bolster its economy will again be the reason for the next {sic} war

Udo , melbourne, Australia