World Water Day

Today has been designated World Water day by the United Nations. Want to learn more? Here are some blog postings from the United Nations affiliated organizations:

• UNESCO: World Water Day: Coping With Scarcity Did you know that 40% of the population lacks access to basic water treatment facilities?
• World Bank: Water and Poverty Almost 2 million children die each year due to lack of access to clean water and adequate sanitation.

Want some additional resources? Check out the UNDP's Human Development Report, Beyond Scarcity or the UN's World Water Development Report.

If you still need more information, check out the library's guide to water resources.