That was fascinating, and sobering. Plus, for more than 50 years I thought Superior was the largest freshwater lake by both volume and area, but now I learn it's only area. It's only third in volume.
I happen to be a conservative who thinks it actually a good idea to conserve. Not crazy environmental laws as in "save the miniature frog at the expense of thousands of jobs" crazy, but I have no problems with reasonable environmental laws and regulations. Wars have been fought over access to fresh water in the past, and I suspect they will again in the future.
I think I had read that there is more fresh water in Lake Baikal than in all of the great lakes. It’s DEEP!