Why water rights will become the asset class of the 21st century

Water is becoming the new oil-scarce, strategic, and finally getting priced. Chip fabs and data centers are driving demand through the roof, while agriculture still takes 70%. The global water services market could top $1 trillion by 2033, and water rights are starting to trade like development permits. The choice is clear: create fair rules now, or let scarcity dictate them later. https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/22/why-water-rights-will-become-the-asset-class-of-the-21st-century/