09-03-2013 - Written by Madeline Breen 140 liters of water to make a cup of coffee… 185 liters of water to make a bag of chips… 1,500 liters of water to grow cotton for a t-shirt. The hidden water used to produce the food we eat and the items we consume is incredible. Today, over 40% of the U.S. is in a severe drought and by 2025 water shortages could be a reality for two-thirds of the world’s population. Help us spread the word about the global water crisis and remind people that water comes from nature and needs to be protected and invested in through our 20 Days of H2O Campaign.
From March 2 to March 22, 2013, The Nature Conservancy will be raising awareness about water issues, including just how much water we really use in our daily lives, how water impacts economic growth, and tips for reducing water use, culminating in a celebration of World Water Day on March 22.
Help us countdown to World Water Day by doing the following:
Share the daily water facts with your friends.
Share your own tips for saving water in the comments section of this blog page.
Give us a fact or tip on twitter and spread the word with the hashtag #20daysofh2o.
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