Category Archives: agriculture
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
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
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
Drought Continues in Kashmir
The Kashmir region (India, China, and Pakistan) is hoping for additional precipitation in form of snow. The region, while traditionally arid, has received little snow or rain over the past several months to replenish waterways. December 22nd commenced an annual season of 40-days known as “Chillai … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, asia, drought, economy
Water Guzzlin’ Biofuels…
Initially, biofuels (such as biodiesel and ethanol) were thought the holy-grail of the environmental and energy movement. After further review, several problems arise that may negate any positive environmental outcome of the use of biofuels. Negative aspects of biofuel production include … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, asia, india
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
Water Crisis in India – Is There Water in the Well?
In this brief Earth and Sky radio short, the topic is India and the severe drop in groundwater tables. As researcher from Columbia, Casey Brown states, the primary reason for the decrease in groundwater supplies is the widespread use of water for agricultural purposes, … Continue reading
Filed under agriculture, audio, india
