Our World

Fighting for a valuable resource--water

I know we have already discussed water issues concerning Latin America. However, with world water day approaching, I thought this article was appropriate. Protesters in Mexico City are battling against a dam being built to supply water for the coastal resort known as Acapulco. These people fear that the dam will cause a nearby river to dry up. The 10,000 protesters are outside a convention where the Fourth World Water Forum is taking place. This website just explains a little about what this forum is about. This group tries to bring awareness of water issues around the world. This seems like a silly thing to protest about because developed countries such as ours don’t have to protest to receive our water. Nor do we have be placed in jail, or even killed to get our water. Water comes to us at the touch of a faucet. With the growing population in Mexico City. Supplying enough water to feed and satisfy everyone, water is a struggling concern. I also realize this topic is also true in Sub-Saharan Africa. In underdeveloped countries, water seems to be a major concern.

posted by Anonymous @ 3/18/2006 09:35:00 AM