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ZOO 315 -
Global Water Issues
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Zoo 315: Limnology August 7, 2006 Global Water Issues Distribution of earth’s water: How much is useable by humans? Consumptive Use of Water in the USA (1990)81%6%5%4%3%1%irrigation (81%)domestic (6%)industrial/mining (5%)thermoelectric (4%)livestock (3%)commercial (1%) IrrigationGlobal Water DistributionEcosystem Services Water Stress & Water Conflict Some global examples: Venice, ItalySome global examples: Arsenic in BangladeshWater & Privatization Privatization means: Reasons for privatization: Cochabamba, Bolivia Trade agreements: NAFTA Methanex vs. The State of
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