Our Natural Resources Are Running Out

Irwin said:
Maybe we're going to have to start piping in water from other parts of the country. If we can pump oil through pipelines, surely we can pump water.
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California already does bring in water from other states, lots of Colorado River water that comes from places like Colorado and Wyoming (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorado_River_Aqueduct ). And there have been proposals to bring it much further (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_interstate_water_pipelines_to_California and http://www.earthtimes.org/business/plan-divert-mississippi-flood-waters-west-proposed/1206/).

Some of this water transfer does make sense, however it will be limited by environmental concerns (like the impact on the place the water is taken from), other water demands, and just cost. It is easier to build a water pipeline and pump water than oil, the problem is cost. Oil is worth something like $1 per gallon, water mostly less than a penny a gallon. You can spend a lot more to pump oil and still make sense than water.
 
Lara said:
Excellent suggestions Mike. I never drink our tap water, nor purified water. I drink natural spring water...which comes from America. I give it to my dogs, wash my vegetables with it, brush my teeth with it, cook with it, and more. I'd bathe in it if I could 😄 Some have issues about it but I do the best I can.
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@Lara Is that natural spring water that fills your swimming pool there in your avatar picture? 😊
 

I suppose identifying what resources are going to run out should be the main interest.

Should oil top the list ? Oil used in items like. Jet & regular aviation fuel, Gasoline & diesel fuel, Plastics.

How about soil erosion? Impacting Food growing

Maybe more pressing

2021 Must Be a Turning Point for Forests. 2020 Data Shows Us Why
https://www.wri.org/insights/2021-must-be-turning-point-forests-2020-data-shows-us-why

With 7 billion plus world population & growing it's a pretty sure bet running out is going to happen. WHEN & WHAT will cause the most impact is the mystery.

At my age 80, I doubt I will feel any change in everyday life. I wonder what those in their early 60's think.
 
At my age 80, I doubt I will feel any change in everyday life. I wonder what those in their early 60's think.

Same here. I won't be around to see what life is like in another few decades, but I often wonder just what kind of problems our grandkids, and beyond, will have to contend with. The way things are going, it's hard to remain optimistic.
 
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