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)
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.