Water: a colourless, odourless and tasteless liquid that constitutes 71% of the earth’s surface, yet is becoming increasingly unavailable when and where it’s needed most; a vital force that sustains life, yet is exploited unsustainably; a precious commodity, yet is taken for granted; naturally pure, yet is wantonly commercialized and polluted; a fundamental human right, yet is often the root of political weaponization and global conflict; essential for a healthy, stable environment, yet is so misused it contributes dramatically to climate change. The slogan “Good to the last drop” is an ominous forewarning of things to come.