*[Enwl-eng] The poor need more water while the rich are literally swimming in it

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Access to water shouldn't depend on how rich you are. The Rich Are Using Excessive Amounts of Water for Pools, Lawns, and Fountains While the Poor Have Little For Drinking or Washing!      Sign Now        Research recently looked at the disparities between water usage of the rich and poor living in the same city and found that the wealthiest members of cities around the world are causing water shortages due to their excessive use in pools, watering lawns and gardens, and filling up decorative fountains.   In Cape Town, South Africa, elite households consumed about 571 gallons of water daily, while people living in lower income brackets used just 47 gallons of water every day. This is literally fueling a water crisis: the city's wealthiest residents, who only make up 14% of the population, consumed over half of all of the city's water.   The scientists behind this research say that it's not just South Africa: these trends can be found in the UK, the US, and likely many other places. So, are rich people's lavish pools and fountains more important than everyone else's right to drinking water? Sign now to demand South Africa, the US, and the UK address the water crises by enacting policies to balance out water use between the rich and the poor. Thank you, Lauren Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Water is a human right, but in many cities around the world the rich get excesses while the poor get little. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

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From: Lauren W., Care2 Action Alerts

Sent: Friday, April 28, 2023 8:16 PM

Subject: The poor need more water while the rich are literally swimming in it

 

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