Monthly Archives: October 2007
Netherlands – Water Desalination Research
Tuesday, it was posted on an engineering website that a large environmental consulting firm will be collaborating with TTIW Wetsus – Centre for Sustainable Water Technology (of the Netherlands) to begin extensive research into desalination of water supplies. It is … Continue reading
Filed under technology, water desalination
Three Gorges Dam (China) – Increased Displacement and Environmental Problems Acknowledged…
Most all, by now, have heard of the Three Gorges Dam (長江三峽大壩), a hydroelectric dam constructed in China to create a massive reservoir on the Yangtze River. The project, when finished, will flood an area of approximately 400 square miles. … Continue reading
Water Shortages in Harare, Zimbabwe
Another news clip from Aljazeera-English News channel on the severe water shortages facing citizens in Zimbabwe, Africa.
Filed under general
Egypt’s Clean Water Crisis – July 2007
This is a news clip from the Aljazeera-English News channel highlighting water shortages in Egypt in July of 2007.
Filed under Uncategorized
Asia-Pacific Water Forum and 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit
The Asia-Pacific Water Forum (APWF) was conceived during planning processes by countries in Asia for the 4th World Water Forum at Mexico City in March of 2006. Because of the severe shortages of water in Asia and political-economic diversity in … Continue reading
Filed under asia
Short Film on Water Privitization – “Dirty Aid – Dirty Water”
This film, produced by the World Development Movement (WDM), gives a brief overview of the increase of water privatization throughout the world. It is called “Dirty Aid – Dirty Water” because as entities like the World Bank and the International … Continue reading
Climate Change and Global River Flow – How Will Countries Prepare or Adapt?
A recent posting on Science Daily, an on-line science news source, highlights research in collaboration with the University of Maryland – Center for Environmental Sciences on climate change and river flows. The article, Climate change and the world’s river basins: … Continue reading
Filed under climate change
National Geographic and DOW Chemical Company Water Map. A diametric statement?
An interactive map on the National Geographic Website highlights countries around the world and describes water issues each face. However, this map is actually an “advertising supplement” funded by DOW Chemical Company, and it also highlights some type of environmental … Continue reading
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Egypt Plans for Expansive Agriculture in the Sahara Desert
This recent article from Reuters – Canada details Egypt’s continued interest in expanding agriculture further into the Sahara Desert. Will Rasmussen, author of the article, appropriately calls it “greening of the sand.” There are many economic and societal reasons that … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture
