25 September 2009 Government carbon campaign turns attention on water wastage
A Defra campaign set up to persuade the public to curb carbon emissions is now asking people to consider cutting their water use too. Water shortages are a serious concern for the UK, but convincing people to tackle the issue is an uphill struggle in a country renowned for its damp climate and where water is seen as a limitless resource. But because it is so densely populated, parts of the country receive less water per person than Syria. Meanwhile, despite England's reputation for wet weather, London sees less rainfall per year than Rome or Paris. TV presenter Kate Humble will be heading up the campaign which calls on people to cut consumption by 20 litres per day. The national daily average for water use is 150 litres. For the full news article and to be taken to the website, click here | 
