Here in south-west Wales, we thoughtlessly complain at our frequent days of
persistent drizzle or worse, not really appreciating how much of the rest of
the world would be delighted by it! My good intentions on reading advice
about putting a brick in the loo cistern, never brushing teeth under a
running tap and so on are rather soured by a knowledge of the wasteful use
of water in many industries, often manufacturing worthless objects anyway -
but at least I have the benefit of a year-round source of spring-water, so I
can water the plants with a clear conscience.
On this line of thought, I remember awhile back, when Britain was suffering
a fuel crisis, the government asked us to make the greatest effort to save
on electricity. The following day, my newspaper printed a photograph of the
Energy Minister's house after dark: every single window was brightly lit.
Does anyone know how the great and the good are conserving water?
Tony N-S.
