Water, Our Precious Resource and Its Vital Role in Life and Ecosystems Water is the heartbeat of life on Earth. This clear liquid, which flows in rivers, leaps in clouds, and kisses the peaks of the Himalayas, is more than just a chemical compound. It is the source of life, the carrier of nourishment, and the conductor of Earth's ecosystems. It is hard to imagine what our planet would be like without water, or even if life would be possible. In...