Water War: France -v- Switzerland
A classic newspaper story, which starts with the headline:
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Swiss helicopter shocks French lake bathers by 'stealing water' for thirsty cows
Swiss army helicopters cross Franco-Swiss border to scoop up water from Rousses Lake, but fail to ask permission from local authorities
Sensible passage:
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Experts have long warned that the wars of the future may be fought over water as growing populations compete for scant supplies. But no one ever expected a dispute to flare up in the Alps, where water is rarely scarce.
The Swiss cows reaction:
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In a display of stubborn ingratitude, the Swiss cows are refusing to drink the water flown to them at great expense..... (Citing a farmer) It’s normal. When you change their water they take some time to get to used to it...
Link:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...rsty-cows.html
