Today is World Water Day! Now what are we going to do? Here are a few ideas: Start here, and read about this year’s theme: The world is thirsty because we are hungry. Water drives the food chain and is the key to our food security—read these FAQs. Play this drag-and-drop food game to see how much water it takes to produce the food on your plate. Watch these animated videos on water reuse and the water cycle. Spread the word by liking World Water Day’s Facebook page.
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