In this episode, we look at the spiritual role of water in different cultures. In the second half of the episode, we learn how our need for daily water takes many forms. This installment of the series explores how water is managed and mismanaged in the fields of agriculture.
Water is also a key resource that is used by a spectrum of industries in a variety of ways.
After tens of years of excessive water use, it is clear that water consumption in industry can have very damaging effects on the local environment as well as on larger ecosystems. The episode also explores the ever-more ominous and highly charged issue of pollution and its continuing impact on the world s need for clean water. Every minute of the day, water is being transported to us. We often take this for granted. In this episode, we explore the nature and politics of water transportation and its impact on a growing number of people and enterprises around the world.