Alternative Energy's Threat to the Water Supply By Don Dion About this article: Transitioning to alternative energy still is a necessary step in our fight against global climate change. Investors looking to take advantage of the growing popularity of this movement now have a number of exchange traded options at their disposal. Some, such as First Trust ISE Global Wind Energy Index Fund and Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF, allow investors to tap into a specific type of renewable energy. Others, such as PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy, allow access to the whole industry. While these ETFs will likely benefit most from the success of the green sector, water ETFs, such as Claymore S&P Global Water, First Trust ISE Water, PowerShares Global Water and PowerShares Water Resources, will benefit as the firms combat one of their largest and most challenging roadblocks. One consequence of the increased push for alternative energy is the staggering amount of water that has become necessary... Or, call us at 1-866-321-TSCM (8726) Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET. Outside the U.S. and in Canada, call 1-212-321-5200. More Stories From RealMoney Durable Goods Up Move Down the Tech Food Chain Jobless Claims Still High Bulls' Tenacity Is the Big Question Mark Should You Buy It? Pharmaceutical Product Development Bad News Trumps All Support for Banks Holds, For Now Bummer, Yields Are on the Rise Money on the Line Makes a Big Difference Structured Products: Unsafe at Any Price MORE STORIES FROM REALMONEY

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