I think the UK is similar to here, in that in the past, heatwaves, drought and water shortages just didn't happen. We're perceived as wet countries, with miserable weather where its chilly and raining a lot of the time. I think that both individually and nationally, that perception needs to change. We DO get enough rainfall. But so much of it goes down the drains. I think everyone needs to be encouraged to harvest rainwater, and the Governments also need to be looking into harvesting rainwater on a much bigger scale than is currently the case. I also firmly believe that certain fundamentals should never be in the hands of private companies - water, energy and public transport, for example. The obscene levels of profit energy companies are making at the moment, for instance, is so immoral.
For my part, I already have two, 300 litre water butts. Over tge next couple of months, I intend getting at least another two, maybe 3 put on. Unfortunately they won't fit near downpipes, but as the two on the downpipes fill, I'll bucket it into the new ones.
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