A timely warning is sounded in the latest report dated September 2012 by HSBC Global Research on Climate Change. Click here

This highlights China's looming water conundrum as follows –

"China plans to add more than the total installed power capacity of the US, the UK and Australia by 2030. Consequently, industry faces more water and electricity shortages. Nearly half of China’s GDP is earned in water-scarce provinces (including such economically dynamic cities as Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin). Looking ahead, ambitious expansion plans for power capacity could face real water constraints. This is expected to drive an increased focus on water and energy efficiency in the power, industry and mining sectors. Project financiers, investors and companies should consider resource shortages and more efficient options before funding, investing and expanding."