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.

Clean water changes everything. Globally, 663 million people lack access to safe drinking water, spending hours daily to collect it. This not only keeps children out of school and hinders economic opportunities but also leads to deadly diseases. Unsafe water and poor sanitation kill more people annually than all forms of violence, including war. Learn more about the water crisis here.

Access to clean water transforms lives. It improves health, increases school attendance, empowers women, boosts economies, and offers hope for a brighter future. Animation by: BUCK. Sound Design/Score: Antfood.

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.

Amid California's historic drought, Nestle Waters, the world's largest bottler, extracts millions of gallons of water annually from the San Bernardino National Forest. This extraction persists despite Nestle's permit having expired in 1988, at which point the Forest Service should have ceased operations.

We must hold Nestle accountable and ensure this vital public resource is protected for future generations.

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.

Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, became a national story in the late 1970s. Lois Gibbs organized residents to protect children from the 20,000 tons of toxic waste buried in the ground.

This excerpt is from "American Masters: Fierce Green Fire," which aired on PBS. A 90-minute version of the film is available via Netflix, iTunes, and on DVD. Learn more at www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters.

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.

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.

Civil engineer Robyn Beavers boasts an extensive career across the power, solar, wind, and water industries. Her experience includes roles at Google and the U.S. Department of Energy.

She focuses on developing small, distributed technologies. These innovations can be networked and scaled to effectively address critical water and wind challenges.

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.

Coca-Cola and WWF are collaborating to elevate freshwater conservation to a policy level. This partnership, titled "Renewing Our Partnership, Expanding Our Impact," seeks to address critical water issues.

There is an urgent need to develop innovative models that integrate prosperity with environmental conservation, ensuring both can thrive simultaneously.

In September 2011, Erin Huber traveled to Mulajje, Uganda, to bring clean water closer to a local school and orphanage. A small documentary team accompanied her to capture and share this vital story.

Their mission aimed to provide essential resources, documenting the impact of improved water access for the community.