A new documentary, The Grab, explores how powerful nations and corporations are secretly acquiring water-rich lands worldwide, posing a threat to global stability.
Alex Demyanenko reports for Capital & Main.
In short:
- The Grab follows investigative journalist Nathan Halverson uncovering the covert acquisition of water-rich lands by nations and corporations.
- The documentary reveals instances like China owning a quarter of U.S. pigs and Saudi-owned farms depleting Arizona's water.
- Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite aims to raise awareness by framing the issue as a geopolitical thriller.
Why this matters:
Water is becoming a scarce and critical resource due to climate change, leading to potential geopolitical conflicts. The struggle to control water could have devastating effects on global stability, impacting both affluent and poorer nations alike.
