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The article reports that British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) secretary Caroline Spelman has emphasized the need for the public to change their attitudes to water use. Through the "Water for Life" white paper released by DEFRA, Spelman cited climate change and population growth as factors that would lead to increased water supply pressure. She also warned the public about potential water shortages in the future and permanent environmental damages.

The article discusses the "Water for Life" white paper on water management, released by the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The report outlines water efficiency responsibilities of farmers to effectively deal with climate change and population growth-related consequences. DEFRA secretary Caroline Spelman asserts that the country may be at risk for water shortages in the future if proper water use will not be implemented.

The article analyzes challenges that come with food-related papers issued by Great Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs predicting the need for the world to produce 70 percent more food by 2050. Factors that would affect science and technology in the future include the decline in public and private spending on research for crop yield growth, and the time lag between initial research and practical applications. Other problems foreseen are climate change, water depletion, demand for renewable energy, and sustainability.