The Western part of the United States is in the midst of the most extreme drought in 1,200 years, and science indicates that things are only going to get worse.

You’re renovating a home. Congratulations! The fixer-upper or specific room has been chosen, the price point debated, the couples (or you!) have made their compromises, and most importantly, the studio (or spouse) has greenlit the project. Now is your chance to make a difference, so consider these water saving choices:

Black, brown and indigenous people suffer more from environmental injustice in the U.S. They are more likely to live in nature-deprived areas, suffer higher incidences of long-term illness from living near industrial hazards, and ethnic minority students bear the brunt of exposure to toxic pollutants at their schools.

Black, brown and indigenous people suffer more from environmental injustice in the U.S. They are more likely to live in nature-deprived areas, suffer higher incidences of long-term illness from living near industrial hazards, and ethnic minority students bear the brunt of exposure to toxic pollutants at their schools.