The amount of water being consumed globally is rising faster than global population. This chart from a recent Financial Times:
“Last year, annual world water use rose sixfold,” writes Chris Mayer, “more than double the rate of population growth.”
Ironically, “When you study where population growth is greatest,” says Chris, “you come to find out that it is in areas where water is most scarce. Look at the U.S., for example. The two fastest growing populations in the country are those of Nevada and Arizona. Projections from the U.S. Census Bureau show that won't change anytime soon.”
“Last year, annual world water use rose sixfold,” writes Chris Mayer, “more than double the rate of population growth.”
Ironically, “When you study where population growth is greatest,” says Chris, “you come to find out that it is in areas where water is most scarce. Look at the U.S., for example. The two fastest growing populations in the country are those of Nevada and Arizona. Projections from the U.S. Census Bureau show that won't change anytime soon.”
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