Introduction

Despite the fact that water is a valuable resource that is necessary for human living, it is now

experiencing a shortage in many regions of the globe. Lisa Guppy and Kelsey Anderson

investigate the worldwide water issue in their essay titled "Global Water Crisis: The Facts."

They discuss the global water problem from a variety of perspectives, including its causes

and possible remedies. While the writers provide a detailed summary of the topic, I disagree

with several of the reasons that they make, and I will explain why I think that way in the

following paragraphs.

Contradiction in Opinion with Regards to the Author's Viewpoint

The authors contend that a key factor contributing to the current worldwide water issue is

climate change. Although if climate change might be seen as a contributor to the issue, it is

not the primary driver of the problem. The over use of water's available resources is the

fundamental driver of the current water crisis. Because of factors such as population

expansion, industrialization, and urbanization, there has been an increase in the demand for

water, which has led to a lack of available water in many areas.

In addition, the authors suggest that the answer to the water issue is to improve the

effectiveness of water consumption via the use of various technical advancements. Yet, this

line of reasoning does not address the fundamental issue, which is the wasteful use of water

resources over time. Yet, even if technological advancements were to make water use more

efficient, this would not solve the underlying issue that is causing the crisis.

In addition, the writers stress the need of raising awareness and educating the general people

in order to find a solution to the water situation. While education and awareness are necessary

components, addressing the water situation will need more than just those two things alone.
The actual answer rests in modifying policies so that they can better support environmentally

responsible water management. The use of water in a sustainable manner should be a top

priority for governments, as should the safeguarding of water supplies. Water price, water

allocation, and water rights are all examples of policies that may contribute to more efficient

management of water resources.

The authors also argue for the use of technology that allow for the reuse and recycling of

water as a solution to the global water issue. While these technologies have the potential to be

helpful in lowering water consumption, they do not tackle the underlying problem that is

causing the water crisis. The overexploitation of the world's water supplies is at the heart of

the problem. The technologies that allow for the reuse and recycling of water should be

regarded as part of an all-encompassing strategy for water management; yet, these

technologies cannot be the only answer to the water issue.

In addition, the authors propose that desalination may be a viable option for resolving the

current water shortage. Desalination, on the other hand, is a costly and energy-intensive

procedure that may have unfavourable effects on the surrounding environment. Only after all

other methods of water management have been tried and found wanting may desalination be

considered as a potential solution.

The authors propose that international collaboration is necessary in order to handle the

ongoing issue with the world's water supply. Although if international collaboration is of the

utmost importance, it must not be seen as a replacement for domestic measures that advance

environmentally responsible water management. The answer to the water issue resides

ultimately in domestic policies that emphasize sustainable water usage. Foreign collaboration

may be helpful in sharing best practices and promoting information exchange, but in the end,

the solution lies in local policy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, although the article titled "World Water Crisis: The Facts" does a good job of

providing a complete picture of the global water situation, I do not agree with some of the

reasons that were offered by the writers. The excessive use of water resources is the primary

driver of the water crisis; hence, technical advancements and increased knowledge of the

problem are insufficient to solve the problem on their own. The world's governments need to

establish policies that make sustainable water management their top priority, and

international collaboration is one way that this may be accomplished while also fostering the

sharing of information. While technology for water reuse, recycling, and desalination may be

helpful, they are not sufficient to solve the world's current water issue on their own. We can

assure that there will be sustainable water management and that future generations will have

access to water if we address the underlying source of the problem and implement

comprehensive regulations.
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