Spelman: Attitudes to water usage must change.

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.