Last week, California’s Governator
Schwarzenegger declared a statewide environmental emergency. This is the third
consecutive year California has experienced a drought. Some counties have
already decided that water rationing is the best option. The Governor is still
only ‘threatening’ with water rationing. He has asked everyone living in cities
to reduce water use by 20%. It is very difficult to gage how much of one's water
usage is 20%. We need some serious changes, soon!
5 Reasons why this problem sucks for CA residents:
1. No more “Singing in the Rain” shower performances.
2. Pools can only be refilled with grey water.
3. The entire state is going on a diet since there isn’t enough water to produce food for everyone.
4. No more slip-and-slide birthday parties.
5. Waterman just lost his job.
3 Reasons why this problem rocks for CA residents:
1. The state plans to expand public utilities projects
2. and hence jobs will be created
3. People will finally start caring about this precious resource
Drought is a really serious problem that will impact food production, employment and the livelihoods of entire communities.
