Monthly Archives: January 2008
CUAHSI – Hydrology CyberSeminars
A series of cyberseminars will be offered very soon by CUAHSI - universities allied for water research. You can watch the seminars from your computer in the comfort of your own abode, with a call-in number to access the lecture. February 1, 2008 … Continue reading
Filed under audio, hydrogeology, international, training
Saltwater Farming and an End to Rising Seas
One man claims an idea that will deter damages of rising seawater influenced by climate change and produce biofuels capable of powering your vehicle without one drop of freshwater. Sound to good to be true? You be the judge. Atmospheric … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, audio, climate change, technology
World Economic Forum 2008 Wraps Up with Water
Water was a major topic of conversation at the World Economic Forum 2008 (WEF) now coming to a close in Davos, Switzerland. At the forum, according to the Environmental News Service, Bill Gates announced a grant of $306 million dollars … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, asia, climate change, drinking water, economy, industrial, international, technology, united nations, water trade
Drought and the Yangtze
A short video clip from the BBC on the current drought occurring around the Yangtze River in China. River levels are at record lows, and Chinese officials are discharging extra water from the Three Gorges Dam. Scientists indicate climate change … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, asia, climate change, dam, drought, sustainability
Coca-Cola Encouraged to Close Plant in India
Research has just been released that suggests Coca-Cola should close a bottling plant in water scarce Rajasthan, India. The Energy and Resources Institute of New Delhi issued the report on January 14, 2008. This report was completed in response to … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, drought, economy, groundwater, india, industrial, international
Water from the Fissures – Conservation and Skyscrapers
The new Bank of America Building at One Bryant Park in New York City is often billed as the “greenest skyscraper” in the world. Modeled after Four Times Square, another sustainable structure in the vicinity, the Bank of America Building … Continue reading
Filed under architecture, groundwater, india, international, rainwater, sustainability
‘Voices from the Water’ Film Festival – Call for Submissions
The 3rd annual ‘Voices from the Water‘ Film Festival is officially announcing a call for submissions. The world’s largest international water film festival will be held in August of 2008 in Bangalore, India. Individuals are invited to enter films in … Continue reading
Filed under film, india, international, sustainability
Depleted Aquifers and the Mediterranean
The azure blue of the Mediterranean Sea, at first glance, makes it easy to forget the arid climate most face at the edge of this salty body of water. But, look a bit inland, and one after another, countries in … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drinking water, drought, groundwater, international, sustainability, water trade
Can you imagine?
Can you imagine if rainwater harvesting was as prevalent in the United States as in India? Bus stations and rail stations would be equipped with rainwater harvesting systems for sanitation and drinking water purposes. Commercials on televisions would promote rainwater … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, drought, india, rainwater
Cyprus and Water Imports from Greece, Egypt, and Lebanon
The small island country of Cyprus may soon be shipping water on tankers from Greece, Egypt and Lebanon to supplement current dwindling water supplies. As previously on my water web-log, Cyprus has been facing drier than normal conditions for four … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drinking water, drought, groundwater, international, water desalination, water trade
