All livings things on earth require water. But the supply of potable water in the world is decreasing at an alarming rate. Disasters like the recent West Virginia toxic chemical spill, along with agricultural, industrial, and military pollution, continue to contaminate one aquifer after another. This design by artist Ruben Saufkie reminds us that caring for earth’s water supply is of paramount importance to all life on earth.
West Virginia is in a state of emergency. Water is poisoned in nine counties due to the toxic chemical spill that occurred on January 9.
WV Clean Water Hubis a place where citizens can help and get help by posting offers or needs for clean water. Please share this resource with anyone you think might be affected.
Feel free to post your thoughts and stories of this disaster in the comments section below. How can we ensure this does not happen again?
Each year, as many as 20,000 dolphins, porpoises, and small whales are stabbed and drowned to death in Japan, one of only a few nations that still allow the killing of cetaceans for food. Other dolphins are forced into captivity and exploited for entertainment until they die, often suddenly and unexpectedly. Learn more and spread the word: