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We’ve learned over the years that
along with educating ourselves about
environmental issues comes the
responsibility to take action. Here are
some urgent actions related to
freshwater scarcity that need your
support.
Take Action
A multi-national energy scheme to
construct five huge dams in one of
Chile’s wildest regions – the region
that inspired our company’s name–
was approved in May, 2011, but critics
charge that the approval process was
marred by a flawed environmental
impact assessment, and serious
conflicts of interest on the part of
commission members.
Patagonia Europe supports the Rome-
based organization CRBM - Mani
Tese , wh i ch , s i nce 2008 , has
protested HidroAysén because it is
d a n g e r o u s , o b s o l e t e a n d
unnecessary.
Nearly 95 percent of your water
footprint is hidden in the food you eat,
the energy you use, and the products
and services you rely on. Get a clear
picture of your water use with National
Geog r aph i c ’ s Wa t e r Foo t p r i n t
Calculator.