A prolonged drought is gripping much of the western world. Water levels are at record lows. The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has revealed that a staggering portion of Europe is currently exposed to ‘warning’ (44% of EU+UK) and ‘alert’ (9% of EU+UK) drought levels. Hosepipe bans have been proliferating.

But a ground-breaking new innovation could alleviate the drought and keep our plants watered. It’s called ‘human power’! And apparently the bigger your family - the better it works. Please stop the drought, save our plants and take it outside!

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