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"“For years, there were wars fought over oil. In a short period of time, they will be fought over water.” That’s a quote from Vice President Kamala Harris back in 2021. But today, it’s no longer a warning — it’s a terrifying reality.
And the fight over the world’s most valuable resource has officially begun. That’s why today, we’re breaking down the science driving this collapse, the Wall Street investors betting on the drought, and the geopolitical conflicts that are already unfolding. Enjoy!"
~ Coin Bureau
The video examines the escalating global water crisis, framing water as the new oil and a primary driver of future geopolitical conflict. It explains the science of water whiplash, where climate change creates a cycle of extreme droughts and floods that overwhelm existing infrastructure. The discussion highlights how financial investors and private equity firms are engaging in disaster capitalism by purchasing land with water rights to profit from increasing scarcity. Major industries like agriculture and artificial intelligence are identified as massive consumers of water, with data centres and semiconductor manufacturing adding new pressure to already strained resources. On the geopolitical stage, the video details how control over rivers is leading to localized violence in Central Asia, existential threats for nations like Egypt, and strategic power moves by China. Ultimately, it warns that the depletion of ancient aquifers is leading to an era of rationing, potential mass migration, and a breakdown of the social contract as water becomes a weaponized and financialized asset.
0:00 Intro
1:00 The Physics of Collapse
3:46 Blue Gold
7:58 The Thirsty Machine
11:19 The Hot War
14:43 The Endgame
Source - Coin Bureau Finance YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv7qRo0F0mw
Disclaimer: This video is provided for informational purposes only, and not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or any other advice.
