Last Oasis Last Oasis

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Focusing on the critical role of water in food security, industrialization, and urban growth, the book highlights the consequences of mismanagement and overuse of this essential resource. Sandra Postel discusses the impending water shortages and environmental degradation, emphasizing the potential for conflict over water access. Offering solutions, she asserts that existing technologies can enhance water productivity, urging citizens to advocate for sustainable policies and practices to ensure equitable water distribution and management.