It’s the earth’s most precious resource, the great sustainer of life. Yet, water is often taken for granted by most people. How many even noticed that the 22nd of March was World Water Day 2012? To mark the event, The Boston Globe put up an online gallery of pictures from around the world which depict the joy of water, the effects of climate change and humanity’s daily struggle for potable water. Check it out. In case you missed it, read also our blog post of November 2011 about how one UK-based company is helping bring safe water to ship crews. Yes, access to safe water can be a problem for seafarers whilst they’re out at sea – as it has been for ages. ~Barista Uno
