Water Wars
- CHAPTER 10 -
Water Wars
Today, the worlds water supply is being threatened by contamination, increasing droughts, global warming, and water privatization. This is leading to water shortages and growing conflicts around the world over water.

Scientists and environmentalist have taken action and are fighting on all fronts, actively working on ways to address the issue. Many of these projects show great promise. Whether or not they can make a big enough impact depend on their progress keeping up with the world's growing population.

DRINKING WATER

The reality is, our planet has a limited supply of drinking water. And since water is necessary for life on earth, our future depends on us finding ways to preserve it's water supply. With all the amazing technology we're creating, infrastructure were building, and projects we're working on to improve our lives, none of them will matter if our earth runs out of drinkable water.


OCEAN WATER

The Pollutants and Containment's that are being added to our oceans threaten the sea life. Many people are not aware about how important the ocean is to us. If our sea life becomes extinct or uneatable due to containment's means the lose a of a major food source. We also risk destroying the corral reefs that protect many of our shores from eroding.


Concerns & Fears
Possible Solutions
"I think if you do something and it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful, not dwell on it for too long."
Alex Larkins
Art-director
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."
Samuel Willson
Graphic designer
"it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful."
Sarah Lewin
Actress
Ways You Can Help
History
1870s - 1881
1870s - 1881
The Tularosa Ditch Wars, violent conflict over water rights
1883-1884
1883-1884
The “Texas Fence Cutters Range War“ see cattleman clash over water.
1903
1903
16 people are killed during protest and riots, in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad,when the government raises water prices.
1928-1930
1928-1930
China's worst drought took place, taking the lives of over 10 million people
1930s
1930s
Drought conditions lead to the "Dust Bowl", a period of extreme dust storms through Mid-West America and Canada.
1997
1997
  • The Great Pacific Dump, an enormous mass of floating debris is discovered in the Pacific Ocean.
    1993
    1993
    South Africa cuts off black community's water
    1993
    1993
    The U.N. General Assembly designates March 22 as World Water Day.
    December 15, 2014
    December 15, 2014
    Flint, Michigan mayor declares a state of emergency after testing of city water show it being unsafe for drinking and cooking.
    January 2018
    January 2018
    Articles