World Water Day 2021

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Did you know that today is World Water Day?

Do you know what World Water Day is?

In a nutshell, World Water Day is a United Nations observance day that highlights the importance of fresh water.

Fresh water.

Fresh water is something most of us take for granted. I will say that I do NOT take it for granted because for the past 20 years, I have lived in homes that had their own well. And the water from those wells is wonderful. In my current home, it is spectacularly wonderful: tastes GREAT, minimal issues with mineral stuff … it is GREAT water and I am beyond thrilled that I am able to pump it out of the ground and into my house.

I believe that the quality of water I have, contributes greatly to my success with natural leaven for my baking. I love coffee and tea and other water based beverages … so, YEA to great water.

BUT.

Overall, in the world, things are not as good.

Predictions are that by 2050, more than half of the world’s population could be water-stressed. That may not be in my lifetime, but it will certainly be the lifetime of the generations younger than me. It is only one of the horrific climate change issues.

In my local paper, recently … someone wrote a letter to the editor which admonished the “fear mongering” of climate change activists. The gist was “the climate has always been changing.” Well, yes it has and now it approaching critical mass.

If we do not work together to mitigate water issues, temperature issues, i.e. global climate change critical impacts … our children and our children’s children may not have a viable planet to live on.

Water Day 2021.

Look it up.

Think about it.

Decide what you can do.

For the record, the only reason that I know about Water Day 2021 is because of my following the Vendee Globe 2020 sailing race. The Vendee Globe skippers are naturally concerned about water and many of them collected data as they sailed the world’s oceans in the race.

And as I have followed their race posts as well as their after race posts… WATER!!!

It is crucially important.

Educate yourself.