Monday, August 9, 2010

Water in Australia

A recent article in the New York Times on several desalination projects in Australia will give you an idea of one of Australia's most pressing long-term problems, that of a lack of sufficient fresh water.



Melbourne has been in the grip of a long-term drought for a number of years now, and water restrictions are in place - while this is unlikely to affect you too much, you may find a little timer stuck on the wall of your shower to remind you not to stay in there too long!

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