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Water: The World’s Lifeline
Nov 25, 2024
- Water is essential for life, covering 71% of the Earth’s surface in oceans, rivers and lakes. It exists in three forms: solid, liquid and gas, and circulates through the environment through the water cycle. Vital for drinking, agriculture and industry, water supports ecosystems and human civilization.
- Freshwater, which makes up only 2.5% of the world’s water, is scarce and unequally distributed, making conservation critical. Pollution and climate change threaten water resources, highlighting the need for sustainable management to preserve this invaluable resource for future generations.
