National Geographic released a special issue titled "Water Our Thirsty World". This is a must read to learn more about the world's water crisis, our dwindling water resources, desalination, and more. Their is also a great story on the California's water supply titled "California Pipe Dreams".
Think about some of these quotes and follow the links to learn more. Quotes and images by National Geographic "Water Our Thirsty World".
"The amount of moisture on Earth has not changed. The water the dinosaurs drank millions of years ago is the same water that falls as rain today. But will there be enough for a more crowded world?"
"Americans use about 100 gallons of water at home each day. Millions of the World's Poorest subsist on fewer than five gallons. 46 Percent of people on earth do not have water piped to their homes. Women in developing countries walks an average of 3.7 miles to get water. In 15 years, 1.8 billion people will live in regions of severe water scarcity."
"Nearly 70 percent of the world's fresh water is locked in ice. Most of the rest is in aquifers that we're draining much more quickly than the natural recharge rate. Two-thirds of our water is used to grow food. With 83 million more people on earth each year, water demand will keep going up unless we change how we use it."
"Water our Thirsty World"
"California Pipe Dreams"
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ReplyDeleteThe Annenberg Space for Photography in Century City (West LA) has a phenomenal photo exhibit going right now that ties into the National Geographic Water issue. Information on the exhibit can be found at www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org
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