Transnational Water Usage
Introduction
Companies that supply beverages such as Coca Cola, are located in several different countries. Ranging from Canada to the Asia's. The companies set up factories in locations in many different parts of the world. But the majority of these factories lie in the African nations, while the head office is in Atlanta; where taxes are much lowered.
Water Scarcity: "The point at which the aggregate impact of all users impinges on the supply or quality of water under prevailing institutional arrangements to the extent that the demand by all sectors, including the environment,cannot be satisfied fully. Water scarcity is a relative concept and can occur at and level of supply or demand. Scarcity may be a social construct ( a product of affluence, expectations and customary behaviour) or the consequence of altered supply patterns.'"
Water scarcity is a unknown problem in our current society. In the African nations, water scarcity has always became a problem; and now it has become our problem. Water is one of the major resources in the world,Without it, civilization cannot exist. So when comes to countries that have a poor economy, they have turned to selling that life sustaining resource that some take for granted. But now research has shown, that water scarcity has increased. Meaning that many in the lower Eastern world, are running out of water.
Thesis
Primary Research
Question 1 - Drinks heard of or Tried Before
Question 2 - Are soft drinks more affordable than water?
Question 3 - Are charities helping in water conservation?
Question 4 - Should companies help those that provide resources?
Question 5- Do corporations have a deep reach in governments?
Question 6 - Should countries charge and operation fee?
By analysing this graph, the first thing that is noticed, is the fact that only 2 people separate the two. That means that it is close to an even split to what the population believes. 26 out of the 50 young adults do believe that countries should charge a fee for companies to work in their country. While 24 believe that they should do no such thing, and that keeping it the way it is currently. This will enable the country and company, to continue to thrive like it currently is.
Question 7 - Is water a resource that Canada should export as a good?
This graph had the biggest spread by far as every category got a vote. But by looking at the responses, it can be seen that 40% of the population is unsure if Canada should export is water as a resource to other companies. While 44 % believes that Canada should do no such thing, as this may cause problem in the future. The remaining 16% believes that selling the fresh water we have, will be a good idea as it might help boost our economy. This graph allows us to see the many different views that people have.