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What percentage of water use in the UK is domestic
50%
What percentage of domestic water use is toilet flushing
30%
What percentage of water is lost through leaking pipes in the UK
21%
What percentage of UK water has “good status” under the EU Water Framework
27%
What solution has the UK government suggested for water shortages
Moving water from the Kielder Reservoir in North England to London
How much milk is wasted every year in the UK
ÂŁ280,000,000
What percentage of food waste comes from households
50%
How much of a weekly food shop is thrown away
10%
How much food does the average household waste per week
ÂŁ50
What app helps reduce food waste
TooGoodToGo
What percentage of food does the UK import
More than 40%
Why has UK food importing increased
Demand for exotic foods and seasonal produce all year round
Why is food grown in the UK often imported less
UK-grown food is more expensive
What is agribusiness
Small farms combining into one large farm producing one crop
What changes happen in agribusiness
Increased mechanisation and hedgerow removal to create larger fields
What is organic food
Local food sold at farmers markets using high quality ingredients
How did Ocado benefit from expanding organic food ranges
Sales increased by 19%
How much COâ‚‚ is produced importing food into the UK each year
19 million tonnes
How much of the UK's carbon footprint comes from food
17%
Why are tomatoes unusual in terms of carbon footprint
They are more carbon intensive to grow in the UK than abroad
What is Thanet Earth
A project in Kent growing crops with lower COâ‚‚ emissions and without soil
How many tomatoes does Thanet Earth grow
400 million
How many cucumbers does Thanet Earth grow
30 million
How many peppers does Thanet Earth grow
24 million
What method does Thanet Earth use
Hydroponics
How many homes could Thanet Earth power
50,000 homes
How self-sufficient is Thanet Earth
85%
In 2015, what percentage of UK energy came from coal
30%
In 2015, what percentage of UK energy came from gas
25%
In 2015, what percentage of UK energy came from renewable energy
22%
What is fracking
Extracting gas from rocks below the ground
What happened in Blackpool in 2019 due to fracking
Earthquakes disrupted daily life
What group protests against fracking
Frack Off
What percentage of the world’s water is freshwater
2.5%
What percentage of freshwater is accessible
1%
What percentage of global water use is agricultural
70%
What is water stress
When an area uses 80% of available water each year
Name areas experiencing water stress. North Africa, Australia and the Middle East
What are transfer schemes
Moving water from an area of surplus to an area of deficit
Give an example of a transfer scheme. Kielder Reservoir
What is water storage
Storing water in reservoirs or underground permeable rocks
Give an example of water storage. Oklahoma, USA
What is the purpose of dams and reservoirs
To store water and control flooding during dry periods
Give an example of a dam and reservoir project. Three Gorges Dam, China
What is desalination
Removing salt and minerals from seawater
What is a disadvantage of desalination
It is expensive
Name countries using desalination. Japan, USA and Spain
Where is Lesotho located
A highland country surrounded by South Africa
What river supplies water for the Lesotho Water Project
The Segu River
How much water from Lesotho will be transferred to South Africa
40%
How many kilometres of tunnels will be built
200 km
How much water will be transferred each year
2000 million mÂł
How long will the Lesotho Water Project take to complete
30 years
How much of Lesotho’s GDP comes from the project
75%
How will sanitation improve because of the project
Coverage increases from 15% to 20%
What is a benefit of income from the Lesotho scheme
It supports development and improves quality of life
How many villages will be displaced by the project
17 villages
How much could the project cost
4 billion USD
What percentage of water is lost through leakages
40%
What is the Hitosa project in Ethiopia
A gravity-fed pipeline carrying water from Mount Bada for drinking water purposes