Percent Water Quote by Peter H. Diamandis
““With 97.3 percent of the water on the planet too salty for consumption, and another 2 percent locked up as polar ice,””
About This Quote
Source Talk: TEDx, 2019
Most of Earth's water is too salty, and a tiny fraction is locked as ice, highlighting scarcity of fresh water.
In simple terms: Fresh water is extremely scarce on Earth.
Key Takeaway
Conserve and innovate for water.
Themes
environment
resource scarcity
water
climate
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
educational
call to action
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- agricultural policy
- technology development
- public education
Key Concepts
fresh water scarcity
salinity
polar ice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce fresh water waste?
- What alternatives exist to desalination?
A Different Perspective
Technological solutions may be costly.
