In my memory, it's never been so cold for the Adelaide test match (which is why I was there). The water issues exist between Qld, NSW, Vic, and SA. There's currently a review going on as I understand it. It's mostly become more of an issue because of population growth, and the old arrangements no longer suit.
Watched some news about the M. Macron in Africa. It was reported that the locals objected to suggestions that always occur about the population growth in Africa being ridiculously high, leading to starvation, wars and migration that affects everybody else... truth is great as long as it suits. Sadly enough, no need to think of Africa: think Europe for the same problem of over-breeding even if on a lower level. Some governments even increase social allowance payments the more kids people have; wasn't that a French thing at one time? Nice idea: make those with few or no kids pay for those with too many. Collects faithful votes! What constitutes too many? The number at which you can't afford to support them by your own efforts would be a nice place to start.
Still wondering why those barren, roasting desert countries are not turned into solar panel power souces. Yes, some already have a lot of that going on, but I believe that looked at, on an international scale, they could provide clean, alternative and exportable sources to international requirements without killing off the planet in the meantime. It would also provide work. If electric cars ever become the norm, gonna need it!
Wonder why anybody wants a driverless car? Always thought that the
driving was a huge part of the buzz of ownership.
Rob