Viewpoint: New attitudes needed on water usage patterns

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New Attitudes Needed on Water Usage Patterns Dr Steve Mitchell, Director: Water-Linked Ecosystems, Water Research Commission The ecological stress that South Africa’s growing population is placing on the country’s water resources is fast reaching critical levels in some of our river systems. It looks as if the Water Wheel has stepped on a real “landmine” with the publication of Prof W Alexander’s article on climate change in the previous Viewpoint. (See Letters to the Editor). To present a balanced picture on the important issues of global warming and climate change, a counter-view will be published in the next edition of the Water Wheel. Please note that the ideas and facts presented in the Viewpoint articles are those of the authors. They are aimed at stimulating debate and are by no means a reflection of the official standpoint of the Water Research Commission (Ed.).

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