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What is the main problem discussed in the text?

• Political instability

• Climate change

• Lack of access to clean drinking water

• Overpopulation

What is the concern about treating water as a commodity (resource for sale or trade)?

• It increases the price of gasoline

• It leads to corporate control of drinking water

• It causes political instability

• It affects the availability of clean water

Why is water considered the next empire?

• It is a valuable resource for future generations

• It is controlled by multinational corporations

• It is essential for human survival

• It is becoming scarce due to climate change

What is the main concern of the citizens in Fryeburg, Maine?

• The depletion of natural resources

• The impact of climate change

• Lack of access to clean drinking water

• Nestle's control over their water

What is the rule of absolute dominion in Maine?

• Water is treated as a public trust

• The government controls all water resources

• The biggest pump gets the most water

• Water is distributed based on need

Why were the citizens of Fryeburg unaware of Nestle's water mining?

• The media did not report on it

• Nestle kept their plans secret

• The citizens were not interested

• The government failed to inform them

What is the proposed solution to Nestle's water mining in Fryeburg?

• Implementing a tax at the wellhead

• Nationalizing water resources

• Boycotting bottled water

• Banning Nestle from extracting water

What is the main concern of activists regarding Nestle's water mining?

• The impact on local ecosystems

• The unfair distribution of profits

• The depletion of groundwater

• The pollution of rivers and streams

What is the argument made by the drinking water research foundation?

• Bottled water companies use a small percentage of groundwater

• Bottled water has a minimal impact on the environment

• Bottled water is essential during droughts

• Bottled water is a necessary commodity

What is the concern raised by citizens during the drought in Raleigh?

• The lack of government action

• The unequal distribution of water

• Pepsi's excessive water bottling

• The depletion of water sources