Monthly Archives: February 2008
Will water supply concerns overshadow the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing?
Over two million people are expected to visit Beijing this year for the Summer Olympic Games. In August, the population of the metropolis will crest 19 million souls. The arrival of so many visitors to China’s capital will result in exaggerated water … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, asia, dam, drinking water, drought, economy, industrial, international, sustainability
Raindrop Power
Wind, solar, waves, and rivers… Could raindrops be another form of alternative, renewable, and sustainable energy? Experimental research is underway by a team at the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) in France to study the feasibility of rain and energy production, … Continue reading
Filed under rainwater, sustainability, technology, water treatment
Water Voices from Around The World
In this “table-top” book filled with awe-inspiring photographs, authors from around the world contributed to each provide their own unique perspective on the water of the earth. Many prominent and knowledgeable individuals, such as Kofi Annan, Maude Barlow, Mikhail Gorbachev, … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, drought, international, outreach, poetry, rivers, sustainability, united nations
The Dust Begins to Rise – Inner Mongolia Desertification (report by Circle of Blue)
Three million acres of sensitive grassland becomes desert each year in northern China and Inner Mongolia. This process of desertification causes water-tables to drop, groundwater sources to become salty, and dust storms to become more frequent. People from all walks … Continue reading
Filed under asia, climate change, desertification, drinking water, drought, groundwater, industrial, international
Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale and Why We Bought It
A new book, Bottlemania by Elizabeth Royt, will focus on the complications of bottled water in today’s society. It will be available on May 13, 2008. The book will address questions such as: “Who owns our water? What happens when a bottled-water company stakes a claim on your town’s … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, outreach, sustainability, water privitization, water trade
An Island Dilemma = Dry Times Ahead
Drought and dry weather are seemingly the norm recently on two island nations nearly 10,291 miles (16,562 km) apart. Cyprus and New Zealand have been dealing with shortages of water continuing into 2008. Cyprus As highlighted previously on this blog, a dry winter with little rain … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drinking water, drought, groundwater, international, water desalination
Tap Water for Global Water
Advertising that will raise awareness of the global water crisis, while raising money for UNICEF’s campaign to provide clean drinking water to children in developing countries, sounds better than consumerism to me! The second annual Tap Project ad blitz will … Continue reading
Filed under international, outreach, united nations
Singapore’s International Water Week 2008
Singapore is hosting International Water Week from June 23rd to June 27th of 2008. This first-annual event is to be held as a forum for “government officials, industry leaders and water specialists” to discuss policy, business, and water technology. Festivities … Continue reading
Filed under asia, economy, international, research, technology, water privitization, water trade
Fungal Micro-pollution in Water: Toxic to Humans?
Molds, mushrooms, and yeasts – prevalent in all locales from the cracks of a sidewalk, in the forest, and sometimes even your refrigerator. At times, fungi have wonderful uses including yeasts for brewing beer or wine to the gastronomic delight of the rare … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, research, rivers
