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Posted by Matt, 20 May, 18.03
Today I'm writing about the global water crisis.
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About 20% of the Earth is covered with
water. That's a lot, right? Wrong. Only 2.5% of
the Earth's water is fresh. Most of the fresh
water is ice, snow or deep underground, so
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we can't use it. Also, the world's population
is growing. We consume three times more
fresh water today than 50 years ago.
World Water Day is a global event. Each
year, it focuses on international water
cooperation. But there's a lot we can do at
home to save water.
• In my family, we usually keep our drinking water in the fridge. A lot of people turn
on the tap and wait for the water to be cold. We don't do that because it wastes
water
• We don't wash our car at home. Although it saves money, it does not save water.
My sister is considering washing her car at a carwash that recycles water.
What does
• I'm washing clothes only when necessary and in cold water.
your family do
It saves water and electricity.
to save water?
• We are also recycling our unwanted clothes. You need more than 2,500 litres
of water to produce one T-shirt. Give your clothes a second life and save water. traducere​