American industry's thirst for water: First study of its kind in 30 years
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 13:14
in Mathematics & Economics
How many gallons of water does it take to produce $1 worth of sugar, dog and cat food, or milk? The answers appear in the first comprehensive study in 30 years documenting American industry's thirst for this precious resource. The study, which could lead to better ways to conserve water, is in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology.