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“Water is the basis of life and the blue arteries of the earth! Everything in the non-marine environment depends on freshwater to survive.”

Quote by Sandra Postel

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Sandra Postel is a water expert specializing in water management, sustainable development, and global water policy. Her work encompasses issues such as water scarcity, water rights, hydrology, and water policy. more

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