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How far would you go for fresh water?

Fresh water is an essential source of life and a pillar of good health – yet only 3% of the water on Earth is fresh. People have gone to war over drinkable water, and perhaps in the future, we may even travel to space for it. Curator Janice Li highlights the vital role of freshwater in shaping health and ecosystems and the consequences mismanagement has had on communities, ancient societies, as well as ecological solutions used to regenerate uninhabitable regions. 0:00: Intro 0:15: Going to war over water: conflict and diplomacy in ancient Mesopotamia 01:44: How recording melting ice glaciers helped artist Susan Schuppli understand freshwater systems, climate change and the impact of glacial loss on communities 03:38: Going back to our roots: the traditional ecological knowledge that is being used to regenerate Iraq's uninhabitable marshes 05:20: What might the most extreme search for water look like – could it take us to space? 06:40: Conclusion Follow us on our other channels: Instagram:   / wellcomecollection   TikTok:   / wellcomecollection   Facebook:   / wellcomecollection   Threads: threads.net/@wellcomecollection #water #freshwater #environmentalawareness #environmentalimpact #environment #environmentalprotection #ecology #ecologyandenvironment #iraq #sumerianhistory #gilgamesh #ancienthistory #marshes #glaciers #communitybuilding