Celebrated economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin (https://foet.org/about/jeremy-rifkin) will explain how the destructive "Age of Progress" is giving way to a nascent "Age of Resilience." This new meta-narrative transforms how humanity will live and flourish on a rewilding Earth.

Crucially, we must understand that Earth is a water planet, not a land planet, with 91% of its surface covered by water.

National Geographic explorer and marine ecologist Jenny Adler, in paid content for Garnier, discusses freshwater conservation and conscious water use. Discover more about Garnier's sustainability initiatives: Garnier USA.

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With only 0.5% of fresh water available, conservation is crucial. Learn how communities and simple daily actions can reduce water consumption, as highlighted by experts. (Paid content for Finish.)

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The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory, a joint mission by NASA and the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), provides the most detailed worldwide view of rain and snowfall. This satellite-based data is crucial for understanding Earth's freshwater systems.

GPM tracks precipitation from space, offering vital information on where, when, and how much it rains and snows globally. This insight is fundamental for studying our weather, climate, and ecological systems.

For more information on GPM, visit pmm.nasa.gov/GPM.

Drip irrigation, while highly water-efficient for crops, prevents groundwater recharge. This observation comes from Faith Kearns, a scientist at the California Institute for Water Resources.

The lack of groundwater replenishment raises a critical question: could this necessitate a return to less efficient methods, such as flood irrigation?

Claudiu Murgan's latest science fiction novel, *Water Entanglement*, explores water as a living, angry force. Set in 2055, limnologist Cherry Mortinger (Hayyin) leads a revolution against corporations abusing the earth's water, aiming to prove its memory and overwhelming rage.

Murgan, a Romanian-born Canadian author, crafts an imaginative tale that brings awareness to the very real water crisis. Fifty percent of royalties from *Water Entanglement* will benefit Project Aware: www.projectaware.org.

This text, published on February 10, 2016, summarizes remarks made by Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence. Her statements were recorded on February 6, 2016, at the Progressive Congress 2016.

Rep. Lawrence asserted that the Flint water crisis is a symptom of a larger, neglected infrastructure crisis. She highlighted that this systemic issue primarily impacts the country's poorest communities.

This "Innovate and Inspire" presentation, published on November 6, 2015, features Sandra Postel.

Postel is the Director of the Water Policy Project and a Freshwater Fellow with the National Geographic Society.

A creative pop-up store concept emerged in Australia, designed to challenge consumer perceptions. Its primary goal was to encourage reflection on the purchase of natural resources, such as bottled water.

Information regarding this initiative was published on October 22, 2013.

An algal bloom has contaminated the water supply, leading to the deployment of the National Guard for assistance.

This critical situation was reported on August 3, 2014.

This "Eco Eye" episode, hosted by Duncan Steward, examines Ireland's water supply challenges. Parts of Roscommon endure continuous 'boil' notices due to contamination, and Dublin faced water shortages last October during a major web summit.

However, students at Kilmeena National School in Mayo, led by Principal Mickey Carney, are demonstrating exceptional understanding of water conservation. These children are now leading the way in protecting Ireland's most vital natural resource, providing important lessons for the community.

Water issues are among the most pressing global challenges. The World Resources Institute (WRI) offers Aqueduct, an online tool that creates customizable, high-resolution maps to identify emerging water risks worldwide. Betsy Otto, WRI's director of water initiatives, narrates a video explaining the tool.

For more information, visit wri.org/aqueduct. A tutorial on using this mapping tool is available here on the WRI YouTube channel.

Goal 7, under the 'Development Matters' initiative, focuses on environmental sustainability, specifically water. Globally, 884 million people lack access to clean drinking water, leading to 2 million deaths annually.

To raise awareness for these issues and the Millennium Development Goals, the '7 billion Others' project created new films in 16 countries.

Improperly discarded cigarette butts pollute our rivers and waterways.

Port St. Lucie, Florida, urges everyone to help keep its environment beautiful through proper waste disposal.

This message serves as a universal reminder for communities worldwide to protect their natural resources from pollution.

A trailer for the film *Watermark* will be released alongside Edward Burtynsky's photographic exhibition, "Water." This exhibit will be held at the Flowers Gallery in London, England.

Running from October 16 to November 23, 2013, "Water" is the latest installment in Burtynsky's ongoing investigation into the continually compromised environment.

On World Water Day, Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv interviewed Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM). The radio discussion focused on Heidt's recent trip to Ecuador's Achuar Territory to interview indigenous leaders.

Heidt highlighted severe water pollution from oil extraction, urging sustainability advocates to bear witness and raise their voices. He emphasized the critical need to oppose the continued exploitation of Mother Earth and her peoples for short-term profits and insatiable oil demand.

Water is essential for all life forms and commerce.

In his TEDx talk, "The Future of Water," delivered at Oregon State University on April 17, 2012, Puralytics CEO Mark Owen (visit Puralytics) addressed the global water crisis. He contended that conventional municipal purification fails to provide safe water worldwide, advocating instead for new, intelligent, and decentralized water systems utilizing advanced technologies.

Melting glaciers underscore how climate change is already a harsh reality for the world's poorest. This slow, silent disaster is causing dramatic water shortages, affecting millions.

Scientists are deploying satellite technology to find solutions for these critical water issues, particularly in the Andean region.

December 19, 2012

Manufacturing an average cotton T-shirt requires over 700 gallons of water. Explore the production, use, and disposal of cotton T-shirts in this educational video from USAgain.

Learn more about the environmental impact of water consumption at EarthSayers.tv.

In April 2011, a PR firm representing Dow Chemical contacted author Anna Lappé. They invited her to submit a 60-second video for "The Future We Create: The Future of Water."

This web project, sponsored by Dow, focused on water sustainability. However, the video Lappé submitted was subsequently rejected.