After reading Water Adapting to a New Normal, I realized how neglected the topic of “water” really was in today’s society. I learned a lot about how humans are affected by the limited water supply, and what we can do in attempt to help fix our water supply issue.
Not only are humans affected by today’s water, but so is marine life. I follow “Pollution” on Google Alerts, and the article Government Acts Against Marine Pollution caught my eye. Currently, there are measures being implemented to address the problem of pollution that is threatening our fish habitat. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is working with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to try to prevent and eliminate marine pollution. According to United Nations Environment Programme’s coordinator for the Global Program of Action, “…up to 90 percent of sewage in developing countries is discharged untreated into rivers, lakes and oceans, posing one of the most serious threats to water resources.” This problem needs to be taken very seriously by the government and businesses. It is not fair for our marine life to be harmed by our careless actions.
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