Thousands of kilometers away in space, anyone would characterize
the planet as a blue, huge and round source of water capable of
relieving thirst for all of humanity.
97
percent of the precious liquid is found in the oceans and the
remaining 3 percent is drinkable and of that amount over two
thirds are ice found in the poles and glaciers.
According to the UN Population Fund, 65 percent of fresh water
is used to irrigate the harvest and the other 25 percent is used
for industries and the remaining only for homes and services.
Predictions from John Hopkins University assure that in less
than three decades the demographic growth will have some 5 000
people in 69 nations praying for rain.
The lack of water brings about drought, results in climate
change, inflicts desertification, reduction in the food supply,
increase in illnesses, the disappearance of ecosystems and an
end to animal and vegetable species.
In addition to scarcity and impact on the population that lacks
or receives contaminated water, the vital resource has motivated
tensions and political conflicts which will result in military
confrontations.
With
the US heading the list, the master of the world economy
designed and developed a projected aimed at controlling oil and
natural gas, minerals and water among other precious resources.
