Water must be a fundamental human right, not a commodity: Sainath
Journalist P. Sainath argues that water should be legally recognized as a fundamental human right rather than a commodity. He also highlights the environmental impact of data centers, noting their high freshwater consumption for cooling purposes.
Why it matters
It addresses the growing tension between digital infrastructure expansion and the basic survival needs of local communities in water-scarce regions.
Veteran journalist and author P. Sainath has called for water to be recognised as a fundamental human right, arguing that it should never be treated as a commodity.
The article focuses on social justice, environmental protection, and critiques corporate resource consumption.
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