How far is the water the most important resource?
Important definitions to note/address before attempting the question:
most important environmental resource: a resource that holds far more value than any other resource.
The question asks how water is the most important environmental resource which holds a lot of value for people.
Points to note:
The question requires one to analyse the importance of water and whether it is the most environmental resource or not.
Agree:
- Freshwater is a natural resource that is vital for human survival and health unless action is taken, half the human population will be short of water.
- Hunger is a serious effect of the lack of freshwater resources as it has a direct impact on crops and livestock.
- Water is also necessary for increasing energy requirements as energy production requires freshwater resources.
Disagree:
- There are more important resources than water that exist; for example, oil or land that is a driving force of the economy.
- Water can be preserved as today there are plenty of technologies available that allow you to save water for consumption
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