February 13, 2014 —
Many scientists and experts fear that humanity is reaching the point of peak water — the point at which freshwater is being consumed faster than it is being replenished or available. In the infographic above we take a look at the amount of water use around the world. Can we cut back before we reach the point of no return?
Kylie Schultz researched, wrote and produced this infographic as a participant in the Ensia Mentor Program. Her mentor for the project was Ensia director Todd Reubold. Infographic design and layout by Amber Billings.
How long we can overpump these aquifers before pumping becomes more difficult and costly on an energetic and financial basis is the next question. (Not to mention the negative impacts such as inflow of brackish water or ground subsidence both caused by draining aquifers.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yum0pSGF5z4
Water is not disconnected with earth,air,space or energy.We are on the path of destruction of nature to propagate our mean desires of superioty of human being over nature.We are forgetting that we are part of nature.We need to tackle the issue of human beings rather than water.If we redefine our relation with nature and our value system issue of water will automatically fall in line.
What about my family and their right to life?
Too many people chasing too little.