Summary
The earth’s supply of clean water is rapidly diminishing due to the way humans carry themselves in our seemingly carefree society. New film “FLOW” aims to raise awareness of the global water crisis and to spark change in order to protect the planet’s water sources. It reveals the abuse we have put clean water sources through; they are exhausted faster than they are renewed. Various problems such as chemical and waste pollution, globing warming (specifically climate change) and privatization of water contribute to the earth’s dwindling water supply. To combat this problem, the documentary suggests solutions of eliminating water pollution by individuals, communities, institutions, and governmental organizations. One thing’s certain, a collaborative effort is necessary to bring upon change.
Introductory Concept: Scarcity
As evident in chapter one, clean water is generally considered a scarce resource. It is indisputable that there is a severely limited supply of clean water and current trends tell us that it will only become smaller. As the amount of clean water in the world quickly and dramatically shrinks to a fraction of its original amount, questions arise about what we as humans can do to preserve clean water for future generations. The film, “FLOW”, clearly shows that drastic measures must be taken quickly to stop further depleting of clean water. Chapter one states that we must find alternatives to replace a diminishing resource, but it is very hard to replace this scarce resource if even possible. If we are not smart with our use and consumption of the scarce resource, it will no longer be the scarcity of clean water, but the extinction of clean water.
Personal Reflection
In my opinion, we must find solutions to the global water crisis quickly because the clean water supply only decreases as we stall; in a sense, the longer we wait, the less clean water we are able to preserve. An option would be to utilize desalination processes to turn sea water into clean drinkable water. However, a very pressing problem is presented as desalination is very slow and expensive. Undoubtedly, if we do nothing at all, humans in future generations will be without clean water and will not exist. It saddens me that disease-ridden water in impoverished countries is not enough to motivate people from all corners of the world to watch their water use. I believe the first step to preserving the earth’s supply of clean water is the limitation on individuals’ consumption.
Link: http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/09/19/water.crisis/index.html?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemail
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)