Protecting Waters of the Earth

Hear from …

• Silvia Secchi, Water Quality and Agricultural Production
• Luwezi Kinshasa, Colonialism and Water Disputes in Africa
• Don Fitz, Dams, Climate Change, Habitat Loss and Poisoning
• David Josue, Over-fishing by Rich Nations in Waters of Poor Nations
• Natalie Lowrey, Dangers of Deep Sea Mining
• Jason Donofrio (moderator)

Many manufacturing and agricultural practices, especially animal confinement, degrade water quality. Colonialism intensifies disputes over the withdrawal of water from the Blue Nile. Hydro-power from dams intensifies climate change, undermines habitat, and poisons animal and human life. Over-fishing by rich nations in the waters of poor nations increases impoverishment while stealing food from those most in need. Deep-sea mining compromises aquatic ecosystems and risks disturbing the world’s largest carbon sink. Yet, water conflicts can evaporate if humanity reduces extraction and shares resources to ensure all a good quality of life.