Making a Splash: How Humans Consume, Control and Care for Water - Hardcover

★ "Visually dynamic layouts use detailed cartoon illustrations while also weaving in high quality photos and maps that will keep readers engaged. Thorough and timely...will make excellent additions to any library collection." -- Booklist, starred review

From where we live to what we eat, water plays a vital role in our survival.

Since ancient times, water's life-giving power has inspired people's spiritual beliefs. It has influenced how humans migrated around the world. Recently, human ingenuity has taken water from a drinking source to an energy source, though not without consequences. As our population grows, cities expand and climate changes, what is the future of water? Innovations are making water equitable and accessible for all. Water warriors, determined to repair, protect and conserve water, are also shifting the mindset from humans needing water to water needing us. Making a Splash: How Humans Consume, Conserve and Care for Water looks at what has been done in the past and what can be done in the future to ensure the health and prosperity of our blue planet.

The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

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Water is so much more than something to drink. Since ancient times water has influenced where we live, what we eat and what we believe. Today it powers cities and towns around the world. From drinking and bathing to growing food and transportation, every drop is important to our survival. As our population grows and the climate changes, what is the future of water? Meet the people protecting water for the next generation. Discover new ideas to make clean water accessible for everyone. Ready to dive deeper? The health of our blue planet depends on it.