REN R110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Bulk Density, Hydraulic Conductivity, Binoculars
15 Apr 2016
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Fresh water is necessary for the survival of all ecosystems. China, india, usa goes to meats, etc. Water is imported and exported: buy bottle of perrier (from france): direct water import, send meat across the world, export of water as well (took water to produce the meat) There are concerns of drought in terms of ground water. Most consumption by meat products doesn"t mean they eat a lot of meat, means it take a lot of water to raise a cow (to eat) Average water footprint of canada: 2333m3/year per capita. Part of footprint falling outside the country: 20. 7% Some of the average water footprint comes from other countries (e. g. , eating oranges from another country) Global average water footprint (for comparison): 1385m3/year per capita. Water volume, has 3 dimensions (keep in mind for conversions) Canada water week: a celebration of water from coast-to-coast, held annually in the. 3rd week of march to coincide with world water day on march 22.
