There is a fear of world having a World War 3 due to Water Crisis. South
Africa has been struggling with the scarcity of water already. Write an article
to be published in H.T., Delhi as Sumit / Sumedha of class XI. Aryan Public
School on this alarming state of scarcity of drinking water in the world.
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Answer:
Water Scarcity: The Global Challenge
By
Sumedha
God created abundant water resources for man to use wisely; however, man misused this wonder resource. He used it to dump effluents, garbage, and other toxic substances. The clean drinking water has been exploited by people across the world. As a result the ground water and other potable water have drastically become less. It is hundred percent possibility that the next world war could be for drinking water.
In spite of the indispensability of water in our life, our attitude to water is pathetic. We have been abusing its divinity! We have made it scarce. Mismanagement of water resources coupled with careless industrialization and agriculture have further led to colossal water pollution across the nation. Explosion in human population has caused land encroachment in the forest and pasture areas which resulted in desertification and deforestation. Since we the humans have over indulged ourselves with all the resources of this planet without any heed to other earthlings, we have become the worst predators ever!
So, it is our responsibility to conserve this life nectar. It is possible only through by changing our outlook towards this wonderful natural resource. We must ensure there is no pollution of water bodies by dumping any waste such as, sewage, effluents, and other toxic substances. The people and the government must ensure installation of effluents and smoke treatment plants at industrial, garbage, and sewage units. People who use water must use it frugally. Any wastage of this wonder resource must immediately be stopped. At households, shops, agriculture and industries there should be optimal utilization of water.
By being the proactive stewards of this rare life-supporting element can we preserve and conserve it. Each and every person can play a great role in conserving this life-giving nectar by being the volunteers and protectors of water. The Governments of the countries in the world must unite and work concertedly to save the world from water shortage scarcity.