Global Water Crisis (Data & Science)
According to the video, what percentage of global water is used for irrigation/agriculture?
70%
In which German town is Coca-Cola drilling a controversial third well?
Lüneburg
Which microchip manufacturer is building a $20 billion plant in the Arizona desert?
Intel.
How many gallons of water does it take to produce just one single almond?
One gallon.
What tragic trend is occurring among farmers in Punjab, India, due to debt and water shortage?
High rates of suicide.
Why does a warmer planet lead to both more droughts and more intense precipitation?
A warmer planet creates more water vapor in the atmosphere
What did Elon Musk say when critics claimed Tesla's Gigafactory was stealing water in Brandenburg?
He said it was "ridiculous" because there is "water everywhere."
Why is Phoenix the fastest-growing city in the US despite having very little water?
Because water is kept artificially cheap through "perverse incentives."
Which type of food requires more water to produce than any other: Meat, Vegetables, or Grain?
Meat
Which two countries share water from the Himalayan rivers under the Indus Water Treaty?
India and Pakistan.
What is the name of the NASA mission that uses satellites to track water loss from space?
The GRACE Mission
How many liters of Coca-Cola products do people in San Cristóbal, Mexico, consume on average per day?
2 liters per person
What crop, grown in the California desert, is mostly exported to China?
Alfalfa (used as cattle feed).
Why are cattle farmers in Saskatoon, Canada, being forced to sell their herds?
Because they don't have enough water or feed to keep the animals through winter.
What term is used to describe companies that make false claims about being "green" or eco-friendly?
Greenwashing.
Which country is losing its water 60% faster than the rest of Central America?
Mexico (specifically the San Cristóbal region).
What brand of bottled water does Coca-Cola produce in Germany?
Vio.
In California water law, who generally owns the rights to the water?
Whoever owns the land.
What percentage of global grain is fed to animals rather than humans?
More than half.
Who was the Mexican President who previously worked for Coca-Cola and granted them many licenses?
Vicente Fox.
In Northern India, what is the primary cause of the "water hotspot" visible from space?
The depletion of groundwater for agriculture.
Why did Coca-Cola recently put its plans for the third well in Lüneburg on hold?
Because the demand for mineral water (Vio) disappointed expectations.
What is the "Imperial Irrigation District" (IID) and why is it powerful?
It holds the oldest and largest water rights on the West Coast.
Why do cows need a significantly higher volume of water than other animals?
Because of their very large stomachs.
What does the documentary suggest might happen if societies do not adapt to the water available?
"The Apocalypse" / complete social collapse.