THE CRA PERSPECTIVE • EARTH SCIENCE How Much Water Is There on Earth? Can our planet ever run out of water? Exploring Earth's enormous water reserves, the freshwater shortage and the future of humanity. Water is one of the most extraordinary and essential resources on our planet. Our planet is called the Blue Planet for a reason. Approximately 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water. But does that mean we have an unlimited supply of water for human survival? Look at the oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers and countless streams across the world. Water seems almost endless. It falls as rain, flows through rivers, disappears into the ground, freezes into ice and rises into the atmosphere as water vapour. Yet billions of people experience water shortages. Some communities struggle to obtain safe drinking water, groundwater reserves are declining in several regions, and pollution is making important water sour...
Every 17th August , Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day (Hari Kemerdekaan) , commemorating freedom from Dutch colonial rule in 1945. It is a day of patriotism, unity, and cultural pride for the world’s largest archipelagic nation, home to over 17,000 islands and 270+ million people . 🌟 Why Indonesian Independence Day Matters ✅ Honors Heroes: Remembers freedom fighters like Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, who declared independence. ✅ Celebrates Diversity: Highlights Indonesia’s motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (“Unity in Diversity”), reflecting over 300 ethnic groups and 700+ languages. ✅ Strengthens National Identity: Reinforces unity among islands from Sumatra to Papua. ✅ Inspires Resilience: Celebrates the spirit of Gotong Royong (mutual cooperation). 📜 Background ✨ On 17 August 1945 , Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed Indonesia’s independence in Jakarta, following Japan’s WWII surrender. ✨ The declaration led to a diplomatic struggle and conflict until the Nether...