Water Wars from the Pharaohs to the West Bank in 2 mins. via LEGO Animation [Video]
Publisher: AJ+
Date: 2015
Topics: Conflict Causes, Renewable Resources
"They call it blue gold." This short video uses LEGO animation to illustrate how water has fueled conflict throughout history. The video provides examples of water wars, ranging from a war in ancient Mesopotamia over a key irrigation canal to the construction of dams in Ethiopia and China to water permits and fines in the West Bank.