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Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE WATER ISSUE

Competition and Conflict
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THE SITUATION

  • The United States has 4.5% of the world population
  • They have 8% of the worlds renewable freshwater
  • China has 19.5% of the world population
  • They have 7% of the world renewable freshwater

FACTS

  • Since 1950 global water usage has tripled
  • Nearly a billion people lack access to safe drinking water
  • The average American lifestyle demands 1,800 gallons a day
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MORE FACTS

  • Six countries
  • Brazil, Russia, Canada, Indonesia, China, and Colombia
  • account for half of Earth’s freshwater supply.