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Lakes Important to Urban Areas: The Bangalore Example
Bangalore in Karnataka, India was once a city of lakes. Around 1,792 lakes existed there 500 years ago built by the city’s founder. In the 1960s, about 280 lakes were left. An estimated 70 to 80 lakes remain today. Lakes … Continue reading
Filed under drought, film, groundwater, india, lakes
World Toilet Day – 2009
Today is World Toilet Day. And – if you giggle at this funny-sounding name – you might not realize the vital importance of proper sanitation. Over 2.5 billion (about 40 percent of the world population) urinate and defecate outside. Open … Continue reading
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Water for the Ages in India: Two Weeks at Arghyam
Two weeks ago I started my internship, and time has been traveling at unstoppable speeds. I am over my jetlag, learning to cross the road without getting pummeled, increasing my caffeine tolerance by drinking chai and coffee daily, making new … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, film, india, outreach, sustainability, urban areas
Water for the Ages in India: Impressions of H20 in Bangalore
Thursday was my first day in Bengaluru (aka Bangalore). Before arriving, it was impossible for me to comprehend the size of the city. Bangalore is huge with a population of around 6.5 million people. This is the largest city that … Continue reading
