Category Archives: india
Water from Air: Alchemy or Reality
Now, I do not state my support for this new water technology, but Air-Water Corp – a Florida-based outfit – claims to have created a machine that will effectively extract humidity from the air to produce 25 to 5,000 liters … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, general, india, international, technology, water availability, water treatment
Public Drinking Water around the World (minus the bottle)
BYOB – bring your own bottle (for water), that is. ‘Fatherpur Sikri drinking water stand.’ Photo Courtesy INDIA a County of a Billion People blog. ‘A row of drinking water vending machines in Pattaya, Thailand. A liter of water sold … Continue reading
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LA Tap Project – PSA-a-thon Series
Yes, it’s true. I am a sucker for any great Public Service Announcement (PSA) relating to water. If produced right, sometimes these PSAs have the ability to intrigue me, bring a smile to my face, educate me, and move me … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, film, general, groundwater, india, outreach, sustainability
“K2K – In Search of Water” – India Water Tour
One man’s dream will soon raise the world’s awareness about the complexity of water challenges occurring in India. Beginning on Saturday, April 26th in Bangalore, CS Sharada Prasad will travel 19,000 km (11,807 m) on motorbike to document the meaning … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drinking water, drought, floods, groundwater, hydrogeology, india, international, outreach, rivers, sustainability, technology, water availability
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
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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
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One Country’s Answer to Growing Water Shortages
India, out of necessity, has encouraged the construction of rainwater catchment systems throughout the country. This short public service announcement, produced by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in India, highlights the importance of rainwater harvesting in the region. … Continue reading
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2008 is Year of River Rejuvenation in India
Community-born environmental movements often bring about most significant change, particularly in countries with a lack of stringent environmental regulations. As in the Times of India, one of many examples is a grassroots driven river restoration project occurring in Bangalore, capitol … Continue reading
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