According to recent research we are living in a world of water crises. An article by Mingcaqian Li of East China University states that recent research shows that many health problems can be traced back insufficient or polluted water resources. This problem is occurring in multiple countries around the world and it is a very serious problem. Many of the countries where this water deficiency is taking place are underdeveloped countries. The countries cannot continue to develop without adequate water supply. Therefore it is hindering the survival of the people not only because they do not have an adequate amount of clean and safe water but also because the country cannot develop any further to support the population. There are many reasons why this crises is taking place, ranging from corporate pollution to things as small as individuals throwing out there McDonald's napkin after they've finished their BigMac. It's absolutely sad that this problem even exists, that we don't care enough about the environment that we live in and the people around us to change our ways. If we all made small changes to certain things that we do like throwing out a napkin after our fast food lunch this would make a HUGE difference in water quality all over the world. Kids should be able to swim and play without worrying about getting sick from the water and parents should not have to worry about the water that they are giving their kids to drink. I believe that each of us can change something about what we do in our daily lives to make the water supply safer and plentiful for everyone.
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Taken in Singapore
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Sources:
Li, M. (2011). "Walking on the tightrope" - can water TNC tackle drinking water crisis in developing countries? Asian Social Science, 7(5), 122-131. http://search.proquest.com/docview/866420590?accountid=10017
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