Globally, water has become a more valued resource now more than ever before. The vast majority of the global population lack access to clean water for drinking or for hygienic purposes. The World Bank estimates that water as a private commodity is worth $1 trillion. So what must be done for the world’s water problem?

We must encourage and fund technological innovation in order to keep our wells from becoming dry. Researching and perfecting desalination of water must be continued, especially finding desalination methods that are more environmentally sound. It must be done in order for everyone to benefit. For a full article about this topic, please click here:: The Observer view on water as a global political issue