Explained | World's Water Crisis | FULL EPISODE | Netflix
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Many major cities worldwide, including Cape Town, are facing severe water scarcity crises with impending "Day Zero" scenarios due to a combination of factors such as drought, leaky infrastructure, and overconsumption. To combat this, initiatives like tying water prices to income can inspire conservation efforts and alleviate the burden on the most vulnerable populations while postponing the looming water crisis indefinitely.
Insights
- Only 1% of Earth's water is available for human use, with 97% being salty or frozen, highlighting the critical need for water conservation and sustainable usage practices.
- Philadelphia's innovative approach of tying water prices to income not only protects basic human rights but also inspires water conservation efforts, showcasing the potential for creative solutions to address water scarcity issues on a global scale.
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Recent questions
What percentage of Earth's water is available for human use?
1%
Which major cities are at risk of facing Day Zero in the future?
Sao Paulo, Melbourne, London
How has water consumption changed in the 21st century?
Increased sevenfold
What impact does growing crops like alfalfa have on water scarcity?
Consumes vast amounts of water
How did Philadelphia address water affordability and conservation in 2017?
Tied water prices to income
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Summary
00:00
Global Water Crisis: Escalating Scarcity and Impact
- 7 out of 10 people on Earth have running water in their homes.
- Cape Town, South Africa, is 92 days away from Day Zero, where water taps will be shut due to severe drought.
- 4 million people in Cape Town will be without running water, receiving water rations at city water centers.
- Several major cities worldwide, including Sao Paulo, Melbourne, and London, will face Day Zero in the future due to water scarcity.
- By 2040, most of the world will not have enough water to meet year-round demand.
- 97% of Earth's water is salty or trapped in ice, leaving only 1% for humanity's survival.
- Mexico City faces a water crisis, losing half of its drinking water to leaky pipes.
- Water consumption has increased sevenfold this century, with agriculture, industry, and goods production accounting for most freshwater use.
- Growing crops like alfalfa for livestock consumes vast amounts of water, impacting water scarcity.
- Water scarcity is leading to escalating violence globally, with conflicts in regions like Darfur and Syria linked to severe droughts.
15:18
Water Price Increases Impact Poor, Inspire Conservation
- Sydney Water imposed a 15 percent increase in water prices over 4 years, impacting the poor the most, leading to a heavier burden on family budgets.
- Philadelphia experimented with tying water prices to income in 2017 to protect basic human rights, inspiring people to conserve water and postpone "Day Zero" in Cape Town indefinitely through extraordinary efforts and reduced daily water consumption.
