Food and water distribution/provision
Facts/statistics
1/3rd of the world struggles with malnutrition
300,000 women die in childbirth due to malnutrition
$750 billion is how much wealthy countries spend of food waste disposal
1 in 9 cant have enough food to lead healthy productive lives
60% of those who live in hunger are female
wealthy countries spend 5 times more on food waste removal than aid
Key points/definitions
Physical water scarcity is based upon the landscape of a place as well as water. Economic water scarcity is based on not being able to afford to move it.
Resource: something with purpose or value
Why does the UK import so much food?
UK-produced food can be expensive because of poor harvests.
The global market allows the UK access to foreign food products.
The UK's population is set to increase to 73 million in 2037.
The UK's climate is relatively harsh.
Tastes of people are evolving and people demand greater choice.
Some seasonal products are wanted all year round like apples and strawberries.
Food miles: the distance food is transported from the time of its making until it reaches the consumer.
sustainability: meeting the needs of today without compromising the future.
How much water do we use?
Bathing and showering: 32%
Flushing toilets: 20%
Cooking and drinking: 12%
Washing: 27%
Gardening and other: 9%
Water stress: is where the demand exceeds supply. This can cause hosepipe bans, public warnings and even quotas on the amount used by companies and organisations.
Water Security:
The main sources of water in the UK are rivers, reservoirs and groundwater aquifers. The UK receives currently enough rain to supply the demand. But the rainfall is not evenly spread, and is lacking in some areas that need it most.
Starter
LL: chemicals are put into the water from the ganges.
LW: