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Water, water . . . where?
Richard Tardif
Issue date: 3/21/07 Section: News
This warning, on the list of warnings already circulating, comes from a document drafted by the authoritative Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the same collective that warned us March 2 that the temperature is rising.
Tens of millions of others will be flooded out of the houses each year as the earth reels from rising temperatures and sea levels, according to portions of the draft. Tropical diseases like malaria will spread, polar bears will soon be extinct and pests like fire ants and termites will flourish.
Equity and rights, cultural and ethical issues should be addressed when dealing with limited water resources. Imbalances between availability and demand, the degradation of groundwater and surface water quality - all centred around the question of how to cope with scarce water resources.
That's the scientists' version. Edited down to its basic - we may die of thirst, or complications from it.
Since 1992, very few people have heard of World Water Day but it has gained some attention since the March 2 warning about the effects of climate change. Last year 23 countries took part. Forty-six more have agreed to acknowledge the day.
Next Thursday is World Water Day. David Suzuki and Al Gore are speaking at the Palais des Congrès March 22.
NEXT WEEK: Look for Richard Tardif's exclusive interview with David Suzuki.
Tens of millions of others will be flooded out of the houses each year as the earth reels from rising temperatures and sea levels, according to portions of the draft. Tropical diseases like malaria will spread, polar bears will soon be extinct and pests like fire ants and termites will flourish.
Equity and rights, cultural and ethical issues should be addressed when dealing with limited water resources. Imbalances between availability and demand, the degradation of groundwater and surface water quality - all centred around the question of how to cope with scarce water resources.
That's the scientists' version. Edited down to its basic - we may die of thirst, or complications from it.
Since 1992, very few people have heard of World Water Day but it has gained some attention since the March 2 warning about the effects of climate change. Last year 23 countries took part. Forty-six more have agreed to acknowledge the day.
Next Thursday is World Water Day. David Suzuki and Al Gore are speaking at the Palais des Congrès March 22.
NEXT WEEK: Look for Richard Tardif's exclusive interview with David Suzuki.
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