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It takes 35 gallons of water to make one cup of coffee. Why? Because of all the water used to cultivate coffee beans. Similarly, it can take about 635 gallons to make one hamburger because of all the water required to grow feed for the cows.
The need for clean fresh water is increasing rapidly, too, as populations rise and standards of living improve around the world. In some places -- such as central California, the North China Plains, and parts of India -- the demand for water is already outstripping the local supply.
Because global water consumption is expected to increase by 40% over the next 20 years, water shortages may get more acute and widespread, spurring more reliance on desalination technologies, water reuse, and conservation. The results could have massive economic, ecological, and geopolitical consequences, creating investing opportunities in places you may never have considered. Watch the Video
The need for clean fresh water is increasing rapidly, too, as populations rise and standards of living improve around the world. In some places -- such as central California, the North China Plains, and parts of India -- the demand for water is already outstripping the local supply.
Because global water consumption is expected to increase by 40% over the next 20 years, water shortages may get more acute and widespread, spurring more reliance on desalination technologies, water reuse, and conservation. The results could have massive economic, ecological, and geopolitical consequences, creating investing opportunities in places you may never have considered. Watch the Video
Probably Not, and That Would Be Positive for U.S. Stocks
An Often Overlooked Income Option. The Risks and Benefits are Worth a Careful Look
Amid Global Market Uncertainty, Bond Investors May Find Compelling Opportunities
Expect Inflation to Remain Fairly Benign Throughout 2012
Risk Aversion Favors High-Rated Governments. If Eurozone Clears Up Consider Corporates
Risk of Deflation and a Eurozone Bond Market Selloff has Risen
VIEWPOINTS & INSIGHTS ARCHIVES
OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD? U.S. GROWS WHILE EUROPE STUMBLES
Stocks and High-Yield Debt Look Attractive for Long-Term Investors
January 19, 2012
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A CHANGED BOND MARKET
Consider Diversifying to a Mix that Includes High Yield and Foreign Debt
January 13, 2012
BULLISH ON THE U.S. ― IT WILL GET BETTER BUT NOT QUITE YET
First Quarter 2012
January 12, 2012