Water, Water Not Everywhere
Dear folks who care about the planet,
It’s wishcasting wednesday and Jamie Ridler asks us, “What do we wish to stretch?”
I wish to stretch my water usage. Until a few years ago, I took the fresh water streaming out of my tap for granted. I thought nothing of letting it run while I brushed my teeth or wandered away from the sink for a few minutes. I assumed potable water would always be there for me. Then I started reading about water and other nonrenewable resources. The findings shocked me into changing my behavior.
In the next 10 years, 35 U.S. states will experience water shortages. At present, somewhere around 2 billion people on the planet do not have access to safe, drinking water. The problem? Only 3% of the Earth’s water is fresh and of that 3% only 1% is easily reachable, but the world’s water demands continue to grow. Melting glaciers, which provide 69% of fresh water, have further eroded fresh water sources. Yes, other parts of the world convert ocean water into drinkable water. But it’s costly, uses lots of energy, and dumps the extracted salt & brine back into the ocean endangering marine life.
If you’ve watched Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, then you can picture a world where people fight over water. Not very pretty. Will you join me in stretching your water usage?
Muse thx,
Giulietta
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Fine thing, that you mention the water problem! Very thoughtful!
So as Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her also (and for our Mother earth).
Absolutely! This is an outstanding wish. And I want to thank you for reminding me once again. YES!
As Guiletta wishes for all of us and herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her and all of us as well!
As Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her also!!
A wonderful wish hon!!! Namaste, Sarah
As Guilietta wishes for herself, so do I wish for her as well. A very fine wish indeed, thanks for the important reminder!
As Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her also!!
This is very intersting information, thank you for sharing it and I will try to be more aware of my water usage. I did see Mad Max and I don’t want to live there!
As Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her also!! I am with you!!
As Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her also!
What a beautiful wish!!
**HUGE***wish. Definitely worth a little life stretching.
As Giulietta wishes for herself, so too do I wish for Giulietta and for all of us as well. Thanks Loveā„
This is a very thoughtful and meaningful wish. As Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her also!
As Guilietta wishes for herself, so I blissfully wish for all of us!
I live less than 2 miles from the edge of Lake Erie. I am very intimately connected with all the water issues. Especially since the US and Canada have FINALLY signed a treaty to never SELL the water of the Great Lakes — water that people who live in unnaturally green desert areas would love to get their hands on.
This is not about not wanting to share. This is about all people making better choices. Deserts are not meant to have GRASS, for example. Northerners move there to retire and then want it to look like home.
Ooopsss…sorry…you got me going!
What a wonderful wish. We’ve been in a horrible drought in my part of the country. Some of our lakes that provide us with water are 40 feet below normal, and yet I am constantly amazed at the waste I see everywhere.
As Giulietta wishes for herself and the planet, so I wish for us all as well.
This is such an important wish. As you wish for yourself, I wish for you, too.
How selfless of you to think of others. I am mindful of running taps. If we all do our little bit, it will make an impact. This is a very important wish which we all should put our wishes behind!
As Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her also!!
Water rights have throughout history been a source of much strife. Thank you for sharing your findings and raising my awareness. You are reminding me what I do know but need to be more mindful. Tonight when I do the dishes and wash my teeth, I’ll use less water!
As Guilietta wishes for herself, so do I wish for her and all the earth’s inhabitants.
What a thoughtful wish. May all your wishes come true.
As Guilietta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Love how you are so conscious. It is the little things like not letting the water run while we are brushing our teeth. My 18 year old cat will only drink out of the faucet so I’ll have to let that one go. LOL
A very needed wish.
As Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her as well.
Thank you for the reminder about conserving water and honouring it as a precious resource.
As Guilleta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
yes, i’ll join you in your wish! Giulietta, that which you wish for, i wish for you (and everyone) also.
As Giulietta wishes for herself and all of planet Earth, so do I wish for us all, also. Great job bringing the issue to our attention.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and wishing with me. Thanks also for the reminder to be more process oriented. That happens to me sometimes and it feels wonderful.
I’m glad to hear other wishcasters wish to conserve more water too! Thanks for stopping by.
Muse thx,
Giulietta
As Giulietta wishes for herself I so wish for her as well.
As Guilietta wishes for herself, I wish for her also!!
We don’t realize what we have until it’s gone.