The Fight To Stop The Corporate Theft Of The World Water

Water, the essence of life and an essential resource for all living beings, is increasingly falling prey to corporate exploitation. As multinational corporations seek profit and control over all aspects of our lives, the battle to protect the world's water sources has escalated. This article delves into the alarming issue of corporate theft of water and the movements fighting against it.

The Value of Water

Water is not just a basic necessity; it is also a symbol of life and purity. It is a resource that should be accessible to all, yet corporations are increasingly monopolizing it for personal gain. The global water crisis is a stark reality, with millions of people across the world lacking access to clean and safe water. While scarcity continues to worsen, corporations see it as an opportunity for exploitation.

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

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The Corporate Motive

Large corporations, driven by profit and power, are ruthlessly exploiting water sources around the world. They have identified the potential to control the water market, treating it as a commodity rather than a fundamental right. Privatization of water resources has become rampant, with multinational corporations buying up water utilities and infrastructure in various countries.

Through privatization, these corporations gain control over the pricing and distribution of water, leading to skyrocketing costs for consumers. This not only affects individual households but also has severe consequences for agriculture, industries, and overall economic stability.

The Global Resistance

Thankfully, concerned citizens, organizations, and even governments have recognized the urgent need to fight against the corporate theft of water. The resistance is growing stronger, with protests, grassroots movements, and legal battles being waged around the world.

Water Warriors

Water warriors, as they are often called, are individuals and groups dedicated to protecting water as a common resource. They focus on raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring access to clean water for all.

One prominent example is the movement in Flint, Michigan, where residents fought against the contamination of their water supply by corporate negligence. Their efforts sparked a national conversation on safe drinking water and the responsibility of corporations in providing it.

Legislative Action

Several governments have taken important steps to preserve water as a public resource, passing laws to restrict corporate control over water sources. These legislative actions aim to prioritize the needs of local communities and protect water from corporate exploitation.

For instance, in 2017, Uruguay passed a groundbreaking law declaring water as a basic human right, prohibiting its privatization. This move not only affirms the importance of water but also acts as an inspiration for similar initiatives worldwide.

International Movements

The fight against corporate water theft is not limited to individual countries. There are various international movements working towards global water justice. One notable organization is the Blue Planet Project, which seeks to address the water crisis by promoting water as a public trust and challenging the control of corporations over water resources.

Additionally, the Water Justice Movement brings together activists, NGOs, and academics from all corners of the world to fight for water as a fundamental human right. The movement emphasizes the interconnectedness of water-related issues, such as privatization, pollution, and scarcity.

The Way Forward

Stopping the corporate theft of the world's water requires a multi-faceted approach. Efforts should focus on raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and empowering communities to take charge of their water resources. Collaboration between governments, activists, and citizens is vital in order to reclaim control over this precious resource.

Education and awareness campaigns play a crucial role in mobilizing public support and encouraging responsible consumption. By valuing water as an irreplaceable resource, individuals can make conscious choices to conserve water and support sustainable alternatives.

The fight to stop the corporate theft of the world water is gaining momentum. As awareness grows, more people are joining the resistance against the privatization and exploitation of water resources. Through collective efforts and advocacy, we can ensure that water remains a common good, accessible to everyone, and protected from profit-driven interests.

Together, we can secure a future where the corporate theft of water is nothing more than a dark chapter in history, and the right to clean water is upheld for generations to come.

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

by Maude Barlow (Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	539 KB
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Print length	:	298 pages
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“Probably the most eloquent call to arms we’re likely to hear about the politics of water” (The Globe and Mail, Toronto).
 
In this “chilling, in-depth examination of a rapidly emerging global crisis,” Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke, two of the most active opponents to the privatization of water show how, contrary to received wisdom, water mainly flows uphill to the wealthy (In These Times). Our most basic resource may one day be limited: Our consumption doubles every twenty years—twice the rate of population increase. At the same time, increasingly transnational corporations are plotting to control the world’s dwindling water supply. In England and France, where water has already been privatized, rates have soared, and water shortages have been severe. The major bottled-water producers—Perrier, Evian, Naya, and now Coca-Cola and PepsiCo—are part of one of the fastest-growing and least-regulated industries, buying up freshwater rights and drying up crucial supplies.
 
A truly shocking exposé, Blue Gold shows in frightening detail why, as the vice president of the World Bank has pronounced, “The wars of the next century will be about water.”
 
“Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke combine visionary intellect with muckraking research and a concrete plan for action.” —Naomi Klein, author of The Battle for Paradise
 
“A sobering, in-depth look at the growing scarcity of fresh water and the increasing privatization and corporate control of this nonrenewable resource.” —Library Journal
 
“An angry and persuasive account.” —Bloomberg Businessweek
 
“The dire scenarios laid out in this comprehensive book are truly frightening.” —The San Diego Union-Tribune