Monthly Archives: November 2007
50,000 Dams and Growing
This short selection was composed by International Rivers Network, a widely regarded environmental non-governmental organization that focuses much of it’s attention on the effects of dams on world rivers. International Rivers works to protect rivers and rights, and promote real … Continue reading
Filed under dam, international
Northeast Brazil – Lasting Drought Conditions
Northeast Brazil (while typically drought-prone) endured an unusually long dry season and water shortages in Piauí, with the effects reaching as far south as São Paulo. As Latin America Press indicates, water supply reservoirs for São Paulo are at 30% capacity, when this time last year they were at 40% … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drought
Kid Power = Well Water
Kids twirl around on a Merry Go-Round while water is pumped into a large reservoir holding tank. The PlayPump, under PlayPump International, is not cheap by any means at 14,000 dollars for one system, but is supposed to be more … Continue reading
Filed under technology
International Conference on Nonrenewable Groundwater Resources – October 2008
Thanks to Water Wired for the update on the upcoming conference about global nonrenewable groundwater resources: International Conference on Nonrenewable Ground Water Resources: Sociotechnological Aspects of Nonrenewable Ground Water Resources: Half-Empty, Half-Full, Top-Down, Bottom-Up, and Some Paths Forward The National Ground … Continue reading
Filed under groundwater, international
New Water Financier Scopes Markets in Gulf, India, and China
A large Saudi Company, among others, is staking it’s claim in the burgeoning enterprise of water investments. According to Arabian Business On-line, the joint venture is formed of two companies from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Starting with a minimal sum … Continue reading
Filed under economy, water privitization
Water Footprint and Virtual Water Trade
With the recent advent of climate change into mainstream media, most individuals are aware of a concept called a Carbon Footprint. If not, I will let you know briefly, a Carbon Footprint is a measure of how much C02 a … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water
Thailand, Agriculture, and Water Cap and Trade
The people of Thailand are gearing up for general elections for prime minister on December 23, 2007. This is an exciting occurrence, as political activities were outlawed in Thailand after a major coup d’etat on September 19, 2006. While preparations … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, asia, water trade
