For a compelling read, dive into Charles Fishman’s latest book The Big Thirst. An intriguing story of water, how we use it and how we’re going to have to get creative to save it. Traveling from irrigation fields in India, to the industrial and chronic overuse laundry services of Las Vegas, the book is filled with fun facts on how major corporations are doing their part to save water. Did you know that Royal Carribean saves 330,000 gallons of water every cruise by using chilled river rock instead of ice on buffets? Presenting the facts plain and simple, the book also serves as a “fact or crap” reference of water myths. So if you’re one to shut off the faucet while brushing your teeth or simply want to preserve this awesome planet of ours for future generations, read this.

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