Americans are the world’s biggest water consumers. By 9 a.m., after showering, using the bathroom, brushing our teeth and having a cup of coffee, each of us typically has used more than 30 gallons of water. – cbsnews.com
Tag: drought
Is London Heading For a Water Crunch?
Predictions indicate that the United Kingdom is headed toward future water shortages in both ground water and surface water sources. blog.climatecrunch.co.uk
Australia calls for urban water savings proposals in small towns and cities
The Rudd Government is seeking proposals to develop and implement practical projects to help secure urban water supplies in Australian towns and cities with fewer than 50000 people. – thegovmonitor.com
NY Times – Southeast Drought Study Ties Water Shortage to Population, Not Global Warming
Researchers also concluded that rapid population growth was more responsible for the severe water shortages than rainfall patterns were. – NYTimes.com