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Virtual Water
Virtual water is the water embedded in commodities. Producing goods and services requires water; the water used to produce agricultural or industrial products is called the virtual water of the product.
The concept of virtual water links a large range of sectors and issues that revolve around relieving pressures on water resources, ensuring food security, developing global and regional water markets…

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Diet and virtual water
A menu that shows the litres of water required to produce one dish. Helps you calculate your water footprint!
Published by the World Water Council.

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The Year around the world: Discover what's happening in your country!

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