March 22 marks World Water Day, a global UN initiative spotlighting freshwater conservation. This year’s urgent theme? Saving Earth’s melting glaciers – the “liquid gold” supplying clean water to nearly 2 billion people worldwide. ❄️
As temperatures rise, experts warn that even tech-savvy regions like California face growing water shortages. “We’re all downstream from climate change,” one researcher told CGTN during a recent report from drought-stricken farmlands. 🌾
Why it matters for Gen Z? Glaciers feed rivers hydrating major Asian cities while supporting ecosystems from the Himalayas to the Alps. But they’re shrinking faster than TikTok trends – with 30% of Himalayan ice potentially gone by 2100. 📉
World Water Day reminds us that H2O isn’t infinite. From reducing food waste to advocating climate policies, every drop counts in protecting this lifeline. 💦
