A few days ago, I noted that riots among Swedish youth were occurring. These riots have been continuing, and I have been able to find some information about the economic situation in Sweden that might explain the violence. It appears as if even Sweden, one of the most egalitarian societies in the world, has been experiencing growing income inequality along with the rest of the world. Globalization is the underlying cause of the inequality as money continues to flow to capital and away from labor.
About 500 scientists have issued a rather chilling document, titled “The Bonn Declaration,” which argues that by the middle of this century the world will be facing critical fresh water shortages. The four-day conference was organized by the Global Water System Project. The current mismanagement of water supplies is extraordinary, and it is safe to say that there really is no substitute for fresh water. With 9 billion people expected by 2042, the present stress on fresh water will only get worse.
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