Water The Essence Of Life

Water is the illustrated story of the most extraordinary molecule known to humankind - one that has determined our beginnings, sustains our present and holds the key to our future. This miraculous substance covers more than 70 per cent of planet Earth and constitutes about 70 per cent of our bodies - yet if all the Earth?s fresh water were decanted into a gallon jug, less than a tablespoon would be drinkable. All known forms of life depend on water to survive - yet in many places this has been taken for granted until recently. As Benjamin Franklin remarked, "When the well?s dry, we know the worth of water."

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Provides a stark examination of the current state of the Earth's freshwater ecosystems. This title tells us why Earth's freshwater supplies and systems are in peril.