REPOST (GASP!)

It's not really my style to do this, but I'm reposting an E-article (pronounced "EEEEEEEEYYYYAARTICLE!!!!") from Treehugger.com because it's near and dear to my heart. Water issues are interesting and "tap" into the deepest realms of irony (e.g. "40% of the bottled water sold in the United States is tap water anyway"). As an added bonus, the article mentions the Westchester Co. watershed from which all delicious, unfiltered water makes its way into New York City's taps. Smart people call that "Ecosystem Services," a concept that radically alters our perception of landscape ecology, economics, and why we should think twice about building over every square inch of nature. Fucknuts, like my friend, Doug, call that "hogwash," but no one will pay attention to him unless he says something crazy. Boo fucking hoo, Doug.

Read to the end where Treehugger asks you about your town's water source. Heads up, San Francisco, they're talking to you. Don't fuck around on this one.

Enough "tap"dancing (like it's raining softballs today). Read on...

IF YOU DARE!!

from Treehugger.com
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All teh netz are abuzz about an Associated Press study that found pharmaceuticals in drinking water. Our resident chemist didn't think much of it (it is all old news to TreeHuggers) and concluded: "Thanks a lot AP, for handing a dopey talking point over to the bottled water marketers."

John was right, and it did not take long; No Impact Man Colin Beavan was asked in an interview if bottled water was a solution to the problem. He references Food and Water Watch to remind us why it is not:

Read the full article

Quick word of advice for you. Tap water is good. Bottled water, not so much. Tap water can be hard to find. Plastic is scary. Hydration makes you look younger / more attractive. Consider getting one of these SIGG bottles. Sure, you'll look like one of those freaken' hippies with their free love and their organic beer and their STRING CHEESE, but if you purchase the "Hello Kitty" design, I guarantee you won't get invited to any drum circles any time soon.