How can we organize around this issue? We can't ignore this any longer.

[Dover]

article crossposted from GD




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Hey I know! Let's run up the price of water!!! A new commodity for thirsty markets and business.

THIS HAS TO STOP!!!!! And WE are the ones that will have to do it.



UK's DDQ launches 6-year note for water investment

LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - U.K-based fund manager DDQ said on Monday it has launched a 100 percent capital protected medium term note that will give investors exposure to water firms.

The note which will invest in the S&P Global Water Index .SPGTAQUA, will mature in 2014, DDQ said in a release.

"The fundamentals for water suggest rising demand and shortage of supply worldwide-creating substantial opportunities for profitable investment," said Mark Mathias, chief executive at DDQ.

"Established major water companies can benefit from the growth in privatisation of water services around the world."

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http://www.reuters.com/article/etfNews/idUSL866925420080728

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And I'm talking about grassroots efforts rather than hoping some politician will handle it.

Ideas?
Organize a ban on buying any but municiple water?
Fight locally and nationally to prevent water utilities from going private?

[napoleon_in_rags]

1. The potential for evil here is just mind blowing.

DDQ said demand for clean water will be a dominant theme for years to come, and the imbalance between demand and supply will create profitable investment opportunities.

Notice the key word "clean". Hmm, now why is that I can see such a profitable relationship between "clean" water companies and companies that pollute water supplies therefore driving up the demand for clean water? Holy Shit.