At first glance, the chemistry of water may seem simple: H2O. But water’s

connection with almost everything in the world necessitates that our

understanding of water’s chemistry is broadened and that we find impactful ways to communicate that chemistry. Our dependence on clean water for drinking, production of food and energy, and environmental health requires that environmental chemists and engineers advance the public understanding of the Chemistry of Water and its importance for our future.

Much of the world lives without access to safe water. Earth’s water cycle is in

danger due to climate changes. There is an urgent need to address water scarcity by delivering integrated solutions that ensure a sustainable future. CEI strives to address the major challenges of energy, food for today’s growing population, and clean water without compromising progress and the success of future generations. Together with the Division of Environmental Chemistry, CEI presents the 2019 Environmental Film Competition as a way for environmental scientists, students,

and environmental enthusiasts to tackle the complex task of communicating the Chemistry of Water using the transformative power of film. This competition opens opportunities for scientists to showcase complexity of water in ways appreciated by the public.