The next wars will be about water and not oil. Because potable water is becoming as short in supply as any of our precious metals. It’s an issue in the Middle East. It’s an issue in Africa. It’s an issue in Asia. It’s an issue in the Western portion of the United States. It’s even an issue in Virginia and Florida.
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We “know” that petroleum as a fuel source is running out. Not as fast as we once thought- only because as the price rises, sites and sources that were out of reach (economically) become more feasible. Think Athabascan tar sands, coal to gas, fracking (water fracturing of structures to release natural gas). But, we still need alternative sources, not only as a national security issue, but to reduce our carbon footprint and maintain/improve our air quality.
Continue reading And, the wind, she cries— Power?