[Agrilinks] Many might know Earth as “the blue planet.” If you see it from space, it’s obvious why — scientists estimate over 70 percent of the Earth is water. However, only 3 percent of that is usable by humans and it’s not just sitting there for the taking. People have to go looking for it in icecaps and under the ground.
Global water shortages will continue to worsen as the population increases. A study conducted by the United Nations in 2022 states an estimated 2.3 billion people lack usable water. So how can people cut back on water usage globally?