[9급 국가직 영어 2022년 10번]

Markets in water rights are likely to evolve as a rising population leads to shortages and climate change causes drought and famine. ① But they will be based on regional and ethical trading practices and will differ from the bulk of commodity trade. ② Detractors argue trading water is unethical or even a breach of human rights, but already water rights are bought and sold in arid areas of the globe from Oman to Australia. ③ Drinking distilled water can be beneficial, but may not be the best choice for everyone, especially if the minerals are not supplemented by another source. ④ “We strongly believe that water is in fact turning into the new gold for this decade and beyond,” said Ziad Abdelnour. “No wonder smart money is aggressively moving in this direction.”