Of all the water that covers our planet, only a small fraction can be used for drinking. Only 2.5% of the water is fresh water, or water with-out salt in it. Of this, 20% is in remote areas, or is unusable for other reasons. We only have 0.08% of the world’s water to use for sanitation and drinking. With the world’s population rising, this will pose a major threat for the well being of the world. UNEP, or United Nations Environment Programme, stated that the water crisis is one of the top two problems threatening the world, the other being global warming. Of the water we have, 70% is used for agriculture. As the world’s population expands, we will need more and more water to feed the starving people. Of the water we use for agriculture, a vast percentage either evaporates, or is lost to leaks and drips.
1- What can we do as individuals to fight against the water crisis?
2- Do we have enough water if we did not waste any to supply the world’s needs?
3- How does the United Nations play a role in stopping the water crisis?
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