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Jewelry. TheNonProfitTimes. Growing Food Demand Strains Energy, Water Supplies. The northern region of Gujarat State in western India (map) is semi-arid and prone to droughts, receiving almost all of its rain during the monsoon season between June and September.
But for the past three decades, many crop and dairy farms have remained green—even during the dry season. That's because farmers have invested in wells and pumps, using massive amounts of electricity to extract water from deep aquifers. The government has artificially propped up the agricultural sector through power subsidies and price supports. Clean Water Might Be Only a Backpack Away. How far did you walk to get clean drinking water today?
As far as the kitchen sink? Even if you had to walk outside and draw it from a well, you’re still enjoying a privilege that many humans can only imagine. In Africa, millions of people walk miles every day to procure water, often from a contaminated source. Then, they have to make the return trip carrying the heavy water containers on their head or back. As a result, 650 die daily from water-related diseases, mostly children under the age of 5, and their parents often suffer painful back and neck injuries. Global Warming, Climate Change, Ecosystems, Sustainable Markets, Good Governance & the Environment.