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By 2050, a third of the people on Earth may lack a clean, secure source of water. Join National Geographic in exploring the local stories and global trends that define the world's water crisis. Learn about freshwater resources and how they are used to feed, power, and sustain all life. See how the forces of technology, climate, human nature, and policy create challenges and drive solutions for a sustainable planet.
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About NGS and Water
The National Geographic Society’s freshwater initiative is a multi-year global effort to inspire and empower individuals and communities to conserve freshwater and the diversity of life it sustains.
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10 Things You Can Do
The average American lifestyle demands 1,800 gallons a day to support, with 70 percent of that going to support our diets—more than twice the global average for daily use.
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How Much Water Per Pound?
Find out how much water it takes to put beef, wheat, and more on your plate.
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Why Care About Water?
Just less than one percent of the planet's water is available to meet the daily drinking water, sanitation, and food needs of nearly seven billion people and millions of other species.
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Water Conservation Tips
Learn how to cut gallons from your household use, diet, energy, transportation, and consumer choices.
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Water Blog Posts
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Blog: Expect More Floods
There is nearly 20 percent more water flowing into the oceans than there was 10 years ago--a sign of climate change and more flooding.
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Blog: GM Pesticides Found in Streams
Pesticides produced by genetically modified corn have been found in Indiana streams, raising new questions about water quality.
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Blog: Dust Lowers Colorado River
Each year 261 billion gallons of water are lost in the Colorado River watershed due to dust settling on snows near the headwaters.
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