EUROPE IS WORLD’S BIGGEST WATER IMPORTER

Trillions of gallons of virtual water are required for products that are traded between countries, bringing amazing disparities.

• Despite its water challenges, Africa exports 25 trillion US gallons to Europe, far more than it imports.
• Italy’s imports exceed exports by 13 trillion gallons, Europe’s largest trade deficit.
• The United States is a major net exporter, including 29 trillion gallons to Asia.
• Russia is so vast, it exports and imports relatively small amounts.

“To feed a growing population, experts say that water-use efficiency will need to double in the next 20 years,” according to National Geographic magazine. I hope enough people of influence are subscribers.