What is Hapenning to Our Natural Resources?

There are over 7 billion people in the world today.  While an impressive number- that means that there are over 7 billion people using the Earth's natural resources.

Before you think- "well, just stop using natural resources!" it is important to note that it isn't that easy to just stop the heavy usage of these resources.  Water is essential to life.  Phosphorous is vital for plant growth.  However, being mindful of the fact that our natural resources shouldn't be wasted is never a bad thing.  Turning off a running tap might not seem like a big deal, but imagine if even a fraction of 7 billion people did the same thing.

To put our natural resources into perspective, here is a list of the top three most-used resources:

1. Water: Freshwater makes up a little over two percent of the world's surface. 
2. Oil: The world uses 85 million barrels a day. At 42 gallons to the barrel, that's three billion, five hundred and seventy million gallons of oil (3,570,000,000).
3. Natural Gas: Natural Gas use is very similar to oil use.  Did you know that there are gas reserves? 

These facts might shock you, but they prove the need to live a greener life

For more information, read this article from The Guardian about more resources that are heavily used.

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