Think 'water' as you sip that cuppa


Essential goodness: An aerial view of Pedu Dam in Kedah. Logging in the water catchment area of Ulu Muda is leading many to ring the alarm bell.

DO you know how much water is needed to bring you that cup of coffee in the morning? The answer is 140 litres.

It takes 2,300 litres of water to produce a kilo of rice. And take note, those who love steak: a kilo of beef requires 15,500 litres of water to produce it. That includes the water that goes into feeding and maintaining the cow that eventually ends up on your plate.

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Opinion , Martin Khor , columnist

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