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...
📅 Observed every year on November 8 ✍️ Shared by CRA | https://craarts.blogspot.com “They fought for a land that didn’t always fight for them.” National Aboriginal Veterans Day is observed annually on November 8 in Canada to recognize and honor the military service of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples . Though long overlooked in mainstream remembrance events, this day now stands as a powerful acknowledgment of Indigenous courage, sacrifice, and patriotism . 🌾 A History of Unseen Bravery Thousands of Indigenous soldiers have served in the First and Second World Wars , the Korean War , and in peacekeeping missions around the globe. They volunteered despite systemic inequalities, cultural barriers, and the lack of full citizenship rights at the time. Many had to give up their status, language, and traditions to serve in the armed forces—and yet they went forward with honor. 🎖️ Over 12,000 Indigenous people are estimated to have served in Canadian military history. ...