Fresh Water

About World Ocean Radio: Peter Neill, Director of the World Ocean Observatory and host of World Ocean Radio, provides coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects. World Ocean Radio, a project of the World Ocean Observatory, is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide.

Peter Neill, host of World Ocean Radio, provides coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects. World Ocean Radio, a project of the World Ocean Observatory, is a weekly series of brief audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by community radio stations worldwide. A selection of World Ocean Radio episodes are now available in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Swahili.
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Image: A single drop of seawater, magnified 25 times, teems with life.
Credit: David Liittschwager | National Geographic

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The fresh water cycle is ever-changing and in increasing demand due to growing populations, changing weather patterns, industrialization and the pursuit of cheap energy. In this episode of World Ocean Radio host Peter Neill will hail the work of Circle of Blue and will give examples of massive amounts of water transported for support of industrial and energy initiatives in the United States and abroad.

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The crisis of water is an indisputable one, as evidenced by a public increasingly aware of the urgency of ocean and fresh water issues. In this episode of World Ocean Radio, host Peter Neill will give a stark example of a water cycle interrupted on every level, and will discuss the response required to sustain life on Earth.

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On recent assignment for WoodenBoat Magazine, host Peter Neill visited Istanbul, Turkey to explore the maritime heritage of this ancient city and to document its present day condition. He found no historic vessels, no restorations, no institutions dedicated to the preservation of heritage skills. Rather, he discovered that Istanbul does not need such history—it has built into every aspect of its daily life a direct, visceral connection to the sea.
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Economist Willem Buiter's recent essay in the newsletter "Thirsty Cities—Urbanization to Drive Water Demand” surveys the growth of world population, concentration in urban areas, rising demand, resulting pressure on existing supplies and investment implications.