Can water cool the Earth’s fever? Although the climate disease is advancing incredibly fast, it’s still treatable, and the remedy comes in liquid form. As long as we learn to use it responsibly – for example, by measuring our water use. By influencing the circulation of water in nature, we shape the local microclimate and indirectly affect global warming. Even small actions are important: shutting off the tap while brushing your teeth, or changing everyday appliances to models that use less water. Those are the absolute basics. But we should think about other water management practices that we can introduce in our homes.
Managing ‘our’ water
Let’s start in the bathroom. Replacing a traditional flush toilet with a water-free composting toilet delivers amazing savings! And though we can’t introduce this solution everywhere, it’s worth considering. If you have the opportunity, try to