Ambivalence about groundwater
promoting conservation while justifying over-exploitation in an Indian newspaper
Resumo
Nos últimos cinquenta anos, tem-se verificado o aumento do consumo da água subterrânea na índia. Esse consumo tem levado a inúmeras consequências que apontam para a vulnerabilidade do esgotamento e a deteriorização das reservas e da qualidade da água. Este texto analisa o problema através de sua discussão empreendida por meio dos jornais indianos mais lidos, como The Hindu (O Hindu). Como um dos jornais mais lidos na índia, ele contribui para dar visibilidade á questão e promover a conservação. Os artigos ainda justificam a super-exploração das reservas. Do exposto, identificamos quatro tipos de reservas subterrâneas associadas á s medidas de gerenciamento para herança ameaçada, cujo acesso deve ser regulado; as reservas limitadas, que devem ser submetidas á s condições mais favoráveis; o problema da sobrevivência, cujo acesso deve ser assegurado; e fonte de emancipação, que deve ser reconhecida. Esta análise defende uma cuidadosa preservação e uso da água, considerando á questão entre um compromisso a preservação e a necessidade de uso.
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