The value of water is more important than the value of oil. Discuss.

Value of water
  • The value of water cannot be pegged to a price.
  • Huge palm oil plantations are increasing water toxicity
  • Water supplies could be dramatically reduced if ‘fracking’ becomes more common
  • The water needs of industry are growing all the time.
  • Water shortages show the need for ensuring a clean water supply
  • Treatment of wastewater for irrigation and the recycling of sewage water for personal consumption
  • The threat of water wars is very so prominent.
  • Oil can be replaced but not water and the former may not be a necessity in the future
  • Oil may soon be neutralised by alternatives being found
  • Large swathes of the world are facing decreased rainfall, a severe drought so the management of water is of urgent strategic importance.
  • Desalination can be employed to solve the value of water.
  • Freshwater is essential for life. Rationing will not work.