The Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water

Blue Gold: The Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water

by Maude Barlow

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	539 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	298 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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Water is a human right.

Water is essential for life. We need it to drink, to grow food, and to keep our bodies healthy. But around the world, corporations are stealing water from communities and ecosystems, leaving people without access to this vital resource.

In some cases, corporations are simply taking water from rivers and lakes without permission. In other cases, they are buying up land and water rights, and then charging people for access to water that they used to get for free.

The corporate theft of water is a global problem. It is happening in developed countries and developing countries alike. And it is having a devastating impact on people's lives.

In India, for example, corporations have been buying up water rights and then selling water back to communities at a profit. This has led to water shortages and price increases, which have made it difficult for people to afford water.

In the United States, corporations have been fracking for natural gas, which has contaminated water supplies and made them unusable. This has left many people without access to clean water.

The corporate theft of water is a serious threat to our planet and to our way of life. We need to take action to stop it.

What can we do?

There are a number of things that we can do to stop the corporate theft of water.

• Support organizations that are fighting water privatization. There are a number of organizations that are working to protect water resources and to ensure that everyone has access to clean water. You can support these organizations by donating money, volunteering your time, or spreading the word about their work.
• Educate yourself about the issue. The more people who know about the corporate theft of water, the more likely we are to stop it. Read books and articles about the issue, and talk to your friends and family about it.
• Conserve water. One of the best ways to fight the corporate theft of water is to conserve water. This means taking shorter showers, fixing leaky faucets, and watering your lawn less often.
• Support sustainable agriculture. Industrial agriculture is a major contributor to water pollution and water scarcity. Support farmers who are using sustainable practices that protect water resources.
• Get involved in politics. The corporate theft of water is a political issue. We need to elect officials who are committed to protecting water resources and ensuring that everyone has access to clean water.

The Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water

The fight to stop the corporate theft of the world's water is a global fight. It is a fight for our planet and for our future. We can win this fight, but only if we all work together.

Additional Resources

• Food & Water Watch
• Sierra Club
• Waterkeeper Alliance
• UN-Water

Blue Gold: The Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water

by Maude Barlow

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	539 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	298 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE