Living Green - Episode 29 - Water Technology

The video discusses the significant issue of water wastage globally, highlighting that agriculture wastes about 60% of its water usage, while municipalities lose up to 50% due to infrastructure leaks. IBM and Dow Chemical are collaborating to improve water usage visibility, starting with desalination plants. Efficient water tracking is emphasized as a solution to eliminate wastage.

What is the primary focus of the introduction in the video?

• To discuss the benefits of desalination

• To highlight the importance of finding water wastage

• To explain the role of IBM in technology

• To describe the process of water purification

Which companies are working together to enhance water usage visibility?

• Tesla and SpaceX

• Google and Microsoft

• Apple and Amazon

• IBM and Dow Chemical Company

What is the starting point for the collaboration between IBM and Dow Chemical Company?

• Residential water usage

• Agricultural fields

• Desalination plants

• Municipal water systems

What percentage of water does global agriculture waste annually?

• 60%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

How much water do municipalities lose due to infrastructure issues?

• 40%

• 30%

• 50%

• 20%