New book of the Club of Rome on 'Plundering the Planet'

On June 6th the Club of Rome launched a new report on our misuse of natural resources: Plundering the Planet. How to manage the Earth's limited mineral resources.
Up to now it is only available in German, but more information (in English) can be found here:
- executive summary
- some findings in detail
- background information

Tap water versus bottle water

Another reason to shift from bottled water to tap water: in 1976 Americans drank 1,6 gallons bottled water every year. 30 years later they drink 30 gallons, despite the much higher cost of bottled water compared to tap water. What this means for the pollution by the plastic for all these water bottles, is described by National Geographic.