Danger to life in Nuremberg: Children play in the dry Wohrder Lake!

Danger to life in Nuremberg: Children play in the dry Wohrder Lake!

In Nuremberg, the drained Wohrder Lake is currently causing concern. The region has seen a high number of children playing in the sand trap east of the Ludwig Erhard Bridge in recent days. But the Nuremberg Water Management Office warns urgently about the dangers that lurk in this area. There is a risk to life from sinking into the sand trap, which was last drained in 2020. With the summer heat and the planned use of this area, parents should be particularly vigilant if their children want to play. The authority has therefore called for greater caution to avoid accidents while children are out and about as curious explorers.

But the problem could be broader than just local development. In the background is a global phenomenon: water shortages, which are exacerbated by extreme heat and drought. These aspects not only affect Europe, where the summer of 2022 was frightening with record temperatures and the worst drought in decades, but also many other regions around the world. Lake Neusiedl recently recorded its lowest water level since 1965, signaling alarming trends for the region.

Growing challenges due to water scarcity

The experts make it clear that water is now seen as more important than oil for the economy. And yet we are increasingly faced with the challenge that water demand could explode over the next two decades. Currently, around four billion people are temporarily affected by water shortages, while around two billion live in countries with inadequate water supplies. This could potentially lead to food shortages, rising prices and even social instability.

• Die Dürre verursachte allein in der Landwirtschaft Österreichs Schäden in Höhe von 100 Millionen Euro.
• Geringe Wasserstände in Flüssen gefährden die Industrieproduktion, einschließlich der Herstellung von Computerchips.
• Strompreise stiegen aufgrund der Wasserknappheit, während wichtige Infrastruktur wie Wasserkraftwerke und Atomkraftwerke beeinträchtigt werden.

However, there are also bright spots to meet these challenges. Companies that specialize in solutions to reduce water scarcity come into play. Examples include Evoqua Water Technologies, which offers water and wastewater treatment plants. Energy Recovery helps reduce the energy consumption of seawater reverse osmosis systems by 60%, while Lindsay develops efficient irrigation solutions that optimize water use in agriculture.

When we look at investment activity, megatrend stocks focused on addressing water scarcity have performed well compared to the Nasdaq 100. These shares have experienced significant growth in value since their launch, with highs of over €9 million. This could indicate the growing interest and importance of this sector in a world where water scarcity could become the new normal. This awareness could not only benefit the climate, but also our own investments if we all show good hands.

Given the challenges and opportunities that water scarcity presents, we should be vigilant and conscious of water in both our personal actions and economic considerations. In this way, we may not only be able to avert the danger to the lives of our children in Nuremberg's sand traps, but also contribute to solving global problems.

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