The first stop to learn about water issues is the Pacific Institute. For the overview, begin with their article called the Global Water Crisis. On the same page you will see eight addtional articles regarding water and sustainability.
You must see the Water is Life home page.
The BBC in England has been very aggressive about covering global environmental issues.
You'll need a flash player to view this, but these slides on the water cycle, especially human impacts on water are worth viewing.
1. What is the magnitude of the problem?
2. Why isn't the global water crisis getting much media coverage?
3. What impact will climate change have on water availability?
4. What is the impact of water shortages? Poor water quality?
Here is a great 3-D view of an aquifer.
5. In what ways do humans have an impact on groundwater?
To make an impact at the national or state level go to Clean Water Action.
UNICEF is very active globally, trying to bring good quality water to people who need it.
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Prepared by Eric Pallant 1/07.
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