National Geographic April 2010

Water is Life

Everyday wonders reflect the primacy of water.

The Big Melt

Glaciers that feed great Asian rivers are shrinking.

Sacred Waters

We are doused, dunked, and dipped – and blessings flow.

The Burden of Thirst

In much of Africa a faucet would offer hope and dignity.

Silent Streams

Freshwater fish are dying. Scientists have a rescue plan.

California’s Pipe Dream

Dams, pumps, and canals can’t stave off a water crisis.

Parting the Waters

The Middle East could be a model for averting water wars.

The Last Drop

Earth’s future rests on better irrigation and shorter showers.