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World Water Day: 10 facts you ought to know.

We live on a wet planet, and without that water we would not be able to survive. But in places like China where I live, industries such as textile facilities are pumping a nasty cocktail of toxic chemicals into our water – you only need to see the photos below to get an idea of just how critical the situation is.

At Greenpeace, we’re campaigning to Detox our water: exposing brands that are sourcing from polluting facilities and highlighting the disastrous effects of hazardous chemicals in our waterways. So for this World Water Day we thought we would share with you ten facts about water that you probably didn’t know… but really should.

10 devastating facts about water pollution you ought to know

The vast majority of our water is in our oceans, with just 2.5% of the planet’s total supply being fresh water.
In China alone, 320 million people are without access to clean drinking water.
40% of China’s surface water is considered polluted.
A staggering 20% of the groundwater used as drinking water in China’s urban areas is contaminated, sometimes with carcinogenic hazardous chemicals.
Comprehensive Greenpeace investigations revealed that the majority of clothing items from big fashion brands like GAP, Vero Moda and Calvin Klein that we tested contained hazardous chemicals.
Some of these chemicals break down to form hormone-disrupting and even cancer-causing chemicals when released into waterways around the world.
It is reported that, every year, around 80 billion garments are produced worldwide – the equivalent of just over 11 garments a year for every person on the planet.
It is estimated that each individual – man, woman and even the unborn child – carries hundreds of man-made chemicals in their bodies, including some that could be linked to the textile industry.
Greenpeace is demanding fashion brands Detox their products and supply chains. How? By transparently eliminating all hazardous chemicals from their manufacturing processes by 2020.
Big brands do listen. Brands like Zara, Victoria’s Secret, Benetton and Valentino, have agreed to Detox their products and production processes by 2020.

Greenpeace International

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Save the Arctic, Save polar bears, SAVE YOURSELF!

Started by Georgia18. Last reply by Georgia18 Nov 3, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Shell's Arctic Oil RushA global fleet of Arctic destroyers is speeding towards one of the last unspoiled places on earth. The ships are part of oil giant Shell’s mission to drill in the pristine waters off the coast of Alaska. It’s insane, but…Continue

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What brings you here? In this group?

Started by Georgia18. Last reply by Mike Mantecon Feb 23, 2012. 24 Replies 4 Likes

Well, how big is your environmental interest?Continue

Finally Australia has agreed to a carbon tax!!! Yay!!!

Started by Aaralyn D. Last reply by Aaralyn D Oct 28, 2011. 18 Replies 2 Likes

Hi everyone :)I just thought I'd share that what I've been waiting for, and what some businesses and politicians in Australia have been doing everything they can to avoid, has finally happened (on Wednesday). Yaaayyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!! Big polluters now…Continue

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Comment by Georgia18 on March 26, 2012 at 7:35am: Thank you very much Mariana Ha, for sharing this crucial information

with us.

Comment by Mariana Ha on March 25, 2012 at 4:16pm: speaking of coral reefs something similar is happening here in Mexico. There is a coral reef called Cabo Pulmo that is one of the coral reefs with the most animal and plant biodiversity. It is now a national park (protected) but there's a new project called Cabo Cortés in which they want to build a lot of hotels and make it a touristic zone, but that means the destruction of Cabo Pulmo. All the sewage will be thrown to the ocean ruining the coral reef. This coral reef is very special because it holds more than 5000 species of living organism and its considered natural and cultural heritage by the UNESCO. There is a youtube video explaning this in which mexican celebrities talk about the issue and ecourage you to vote against this project but.. .its in spanish :/ idk if anyone here speaks spanish but here is the link anyway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSEufo8MZvQ i could answer any questions if you like :) and idk if you can vote against this if you are not from Mexico but you guys can try.. .here is the link to the voting page: www.salvemoscabopulmo.org ... all you have to do is give your name and email adress and click where it says 'vota' (vote)

Comment by Georgia18 on March 6, 2012 at 5:03am: HEY EVERYONE.

HERE IS A NEW GROUP

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Comment by Georgia18 on March 6, 2012 at 5:03am: HEY EVERYONE.

HERE IS A NEW GROUP

MAKE SOME MUSIC FOR THE EARTH created by Mike Mantecon. Click on the Smiles below and join the community to make the group even bigger.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :)

Comment by Mike Mantecon on March 5, 2012 at 12:59pm: Please go here to help save the Ramin trees:

http://www.linkinpark.com/group/make-some-music-for-the-earth

Comment by Georgia18 on March 5, 2012 at 11:52am: I believe the members will support you!

Comment by Mike Mantecon on February 29, 2012 at 1:11pm: Hey Georgia18, have you heard of a group called make some music for relief. I am the leader of that group, and we working on making albums to get money off of them and give it to the homeless people. You got me thinking in making a branch of it called Make some Music for The Earth, which will make funds for environment protection. If i do this, will you support me in doing so and notify the members of this group about it?