June 10, 2026
G8 Water System
Fresh water is precious, Canada has plenty of fresh water sources
Most regions around the world - drought, flood
Don’t waste fresh water even though it is plentiful in Canada
How? Environmentally friendly toilets (3L for PEE, 6L for POO)
Turn off water when brushing your teeth (2 mins per brush)
Try not to buy bottled water (pump underground water from local springs outside Toronto) - if this continues, all underground fresh water in the aquifers will dry up
Washing machines - do laundry when there is a full load
Global warming - more cars and trucks on the street - more extreme weather
(what can a teenagre do to help the environment?)
Walk or bike to school
Public transit (bus, subway)
Frank Sinatra “My Way”
Be nice to your parents, because the weather in Toronto is not as extreme as the other regions around the world
- Tap water in Canada is safe to drink (Fluoride is added to strengthen enamel and prevent cavity
- must boil water from other countries (e.g. China, India, Iran) before drinking -
- Western European countries (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium etc) - mus boil water before drinking: old water pipes, probably metal that tend to rust
- also need water filter to remove metals
Young women, ready to start a family - ONLY eat two fish meals per week (most oceans, lakes and rivers are contaminated - fish filet has heavy metals)
Fish from fish farms are safer, the conditions are controlled (water quality, fish feeds)
