Is Potable Water The ‘Petroleum Of The Next Century’? Freshwater is surprisingly rare, and it could result in global hydro inequality and even armed conflict. JULY 1, 2020|12:56 PM - PAUL BRIAN https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/is-potable-water-the-petroleum-of-the-next-century/ A phenominal article filled with hyperlinks to sources... this was easily a worthwhile read.