Last Call at the Oasis: The Documentary
The documentary highlights the water crisis facing our world today. The film focuses on the vital role water plays in our daily lives and examines the issues with our current system and brings awareness to communities that are struggling.
The film features activist Erin Brockovich and distinguished experts, such as Peter Gleick, Alex Prud’homme, Jay Famiglietti and Robert Glennon.
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What you can do
1. For those in the U.S., sign the WATER BILL OF RIGHTS, a statement of principles affirming that all Americans have the right to safe, clean drinking water at replenishable levels.
2. Fix leaks. You’ll conserve hundreds of gallons of water a year and save on your utility bill as well.
3. Say ‘No’ to bottled water. It takes three times the water you’re drinking just to create the bottle. Plus, you’ll save money.
4. Change your garden practices. More plants die from overwatering than underwatering. If you live in a dry community, try native plants instead of water-guzzling grass.
5. Eat less meat, especially beef. It takes 1,800 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef, more than three times that of chicken or pork.
6. Choose products with the EPA’s WaterSense label, which indicates that a product is water efficient and is contributing to overall water conservation.
7. You’ve got a trash can. Use it. Don’t throw your garbage in the toilet, which can use up to seven gallons of water per flush.
8. Only wash full loads. In both your laundry machine and dishwasher, try to limit yourself to full loads only.
9. Turn off lights when you’re not using them. A single 60-watt light bulb uses up to five liters of water for every hour it stays on.
10. Understand the “hidden water” cost of what you do every day. Use National Geographic’s Water Calculator to test your true water footprint.
