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Water Facts Vol. I
Let’s start this week off with some of the more unusual water facts:
- Water is an increasingly limited resource – only 1% of the world’s
water is accessible and drinkable. (Various sources)- In addition to all the other political complications between Tibet and
China – the Tibetan plateau contains enormous reserves of glaciated
water, and sources 10 of the largest Asian rivers. It’s estimated to
be a source of fresh water for up to a quarter of the world’s
population. (Link)- Fiji, thought of as a tropical paradise where a particularly exotic
brand of bottle water is from, has notably had a number of water
shortages/crises throughout some of its western cities in the past 10
years. (Link)- Fiji is looking to India to manage its water, an area in which water
wars have been forecast due to a lack of water.
(Link, Link)- In Somalia and Ethiopia, throughout 2004-2006, at least 250 people
were killed in varying clashes over water wells, after only a three
year drought. (Associated Press. 2005. “At least 16 killed in Somalia
over water, pasture battles.” AP. June 8, 2005.)- Bottled water isn’t healthier than tap water, nor does it taste
better, but 50 billion bottles are still drank in the US alone every
year. (Link)
