In the spring, with the green hills and abundance of flowers, it might not seem like there's a shortage of water on our planet. Unfortunately, this is the reality for much of the world, and we are moving into an era where control and distribution of water is becoming more and more important. We know we can't live without water.
If we are to be proactive and head off a world water crisis, we need to consider how we eat. According to the United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization, 70% of all water usage is dedicated to factory farms and industrial agriculture. It takes an estimated 1,799 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef. And 880 gallons of water for one gallon of milk (Source: Water Footprint Network).
I know it's unrealistic to think that everyone will go vegan. But if people are educated about the amount of water that goes into the food they are eating and how this impacts the environment, hopefully they will make more conscious choices.
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