Considering that less than 1 percent of all the water on the planet is usable freshwater, we’re not nearly as careful as we should be with this precious resource. Here are some amazing facts to put things in perspective.

Set in the desert of Dubai, the Tiger Woods Golf Course uses 4 million gallons of water every day to maintain its lush appearance.

Since 1950, water usage in the United States has risen 127 percent….

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Some experts in drought-ridden Australia are pushing for a radical new toilet tax,  believing that a “pay for every flush” tax would encourage people to reduce their sewage output and ultimately their water usage.

Of course, it’s not aimed at only flushing toilets but at home water usage in general. The current method of home sewage and water charges, which is calculated on the basis of the home’s value, does nothing to encourage people to reduce their water and sewage usage. Charging them a “pay as you go” price, however, …

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