Yale Study Claims 74 Billion Gallons of Water Wasted Annually on Tea Preparation
By
The Onion Staff
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Summary
A Yale University report claims humans waste 74 billion gallons of water annually making tea, with conservationist Regina Alexander calling for an end to the practice of 'contaminating' water with tea leaves and other ingredients. The report is presented as supporting environmental concerns about beverage consumption.
Key quotes
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"Providing data that bolsters long-running concerns about the beverage among environmental experts and activists"
"Humans waste an astonishing 74 billion gallons of water each year making tea"
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