Environmental, Life, Change. I hope that in future Congresses there will reemerge a recognition that climate change is a reality, that our policies to meet our energy needs must also deal responsibly with environmental issues, including the damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
1 Men: 13 cups (about 10.5 cups from beverages) 2  Women: 9 cups (about 7 cups from beverages) 3  Pregnant women: 10 cups (about 8 cups from beverages)  Breastfeeding women: 13 cups (about 10.5 cups from beverages)
How Much Is Enough? The IOM report did not specify requirements for water but made general fluid intake recommendations based on survey data of 91 ounces (that's 11-plus cups a day) for women and 125 ounces (15-plus cups a day) for men. Remember, these guidelines are for total fluid intake, including fluid from all food and beverages.