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General Electric’s Privatization of Water

Investment banker Goldman Sachs has famously been described by the Rolling Stone’s business writer Matt Taibbi (July 2009) as “a great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money.” So it’s a good idea to take notice whenever that Vampire Squid moves its blood funnel towards something. Having profited handsomely from the Wall Street bailouts, the Squid has smelled money in a new direction: water privatization.

In January 2010, Goldman Sachs, General Electric, and the World Resources Institute (WRI), a Washington-based think tank, together launched a water “initiative” to develop an index measuring water-related risks facing companies and their investors. As their news release put it, “In many regions around the world, water scarcity from climate change and pollution is starting to impact a company’s performance, yet few analysts account for water-related risks.”

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Why Should I Use a Professional Plumber?

Although a lot of people attempt DIY plumbing in an attempt to save a little money, this isn’t always a good idea. Sure, DIY plumbing projects can work just fine, to begin with, but there’s always the risk of major problems in the future if the work isn’t done by a professional.

Because of this, we always recommend that people use a professional plumber rather than attempting to do things themselves. Below you will find a short list of our top reasons to use a licenced plumber in Australia. They include:

They Will Do the Work Properly

One of the major benefits of using a professional plumber is that they will always do the work properly. If you choose a reputable contractor who has been working in your area for some time, you can be confident that their work will be completed in accordance with the highest industry standards.

Although you might not realise it, there are numerous plumbing actions which require significant training and experience to get right. Training and experience that you just won’t have.

They Are Licenced and Insured

On top of this, Australian plumbers have to be licenced and insured before they can work in the industry. This fact should allow you to be confident in their services, especially when performing complex jobs such as bathroom renovations or drain inspections.

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