February 28, 2011
Here’s a question that I am often asked: If water is constantly being cleaned and recycled through the earth’s water cycle, why do we need to conserve it?
The answer is simple: We use up our planet’s fresh water faster than it can be replenished by nature.
And here’s the critical fact about water: About 75 percent of the earth’s surface is covered by water, but only 1 percent of this is available for people to use. The rest is salt water or is frozen in polar ice caps and glaciers.
NOW, do you see why it is important to conserve water?
Water is an essential resource for life and good health. According to WHO (the World Health Organization), 1 in every 3 people in the world does not have access to clean, safe water that meets their daily needs.
I decided to write about this today because I was inspired by this magical and beautiful film, made by an artist in Brazil.
We all need to be part of the effort to conserve water, use it sparingly and only as we need it. We must protect this precious resource, without which life is not possible.
Posted by: Seymour Simon
