Flow (for love of water) Flashcards
What are current problems related to the water?
- we are running of water more specifically fresh water
- there is agriculture contaminated by farmisutical medicine
- rocket fuel
How many are estimated to be sick from drinking contaminated water in the USA?
500,000 - 7 million people
What is one problem with food production since the agticulture revolution in India?
crops are highly insufficient
What is the most common pesticide/herbicide and what is it used on?
Atarzine, used on herbs
What effects does atrazine have on animals?
low sperm count
can cause cancer
affects fetus
How has the world dealt with the problem?
they haven’t done anything
What types of things contaminate the water?
- sewage
- worms
- blood
What do people use in south africa to kill germs from water?
they use tablets
What does the india community in south africa do to avoid paying for water?
they drink from lakes and rivers
How many years of water does california have left?
20
How much is the water industry?
400 billion
How many people regulate water?
1 person
How much does the world spend on bottled water?
100 million dollars
A bottle of water is more expensive then what?
gas
What did testers find in bottled water?
arsenic
