Financialization of Water: Conceptual Analysis of the California Water Crisis

Water is a rapidly shrinking commodity. As we continue to use water for industry, farming, and sustaining our own lives, we must realize its intrinsic value. In December of 2020, water was given a new value as a future on a commodities market. This paper aims to discuss the practical, ethical, and f...

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Main Authors: Christian Orobello, Giuseppe T. Cirella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2021.739180/full