Tag Archives: conservation
Hunger Strike to Save River – Brazil Bishop Luis Flavio Cappio
Bishop Cappio’s health is beginning to deteriorate, as he continues a 23-day hunger strike in a non-violent action against artificial diversion of the Sao Francisco River, fourth largest river in Brazil. Bishop Cappio began his fast on November 27, 2007. … Continue reading
Filed under international, sustainability
Rainwater Harvesting for all Household Needs
An industrious friend of mine is planning life off of the grid. She will grow her own food, utilize alternative forms of energy, and supply her own water (without having to dig a well). Recently, she questioned, is it possible to … Continue reading
Filed under india, sustainability
Singapore – Water Technology Clearinghouse
Previously, on this water web-log, we have heard of Israel’s attempts to become the next “Silicon Valley” of water technology. Right on schedule, other investment minded countries are jumping on-board. Singapore has stepped-up with hopes of being a major water-technology … Continue reading
Filed under asia, economy, technology
Water Crisis in Cyprus and Climate Change
The small island of Cyprus is facing a fourth year of drought, with water reservoirs dwindling dry at less than 9% of original capacity. As a recent article on Reuters indicates, climate change is thought to be linked to the … Continue reading
Filed under climate change, drinking water, drought, water desalination, water treatment
Water Footprint and Virtual Water Trade
With the recent advent of climate change into mainstream media, most individuals are aware of a concept called a Carbon Footprint. If not, I will let you know briefly, a Carbon Footprint is a measure of how much C02 a … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water
Bottled Water – Guilty as Charged
Yes, I, water-advocate and self-proclaimed conservationist, am guilty as charged. I had a thing for bottled water. Disgusted by the thought of chlorine and offended by the intrusion of fluoride, bottled water always seemed the better alternative. Fresher, convenient, crisp, … Continue reading
Filed under sustainability
Free Web-based Tool for Companies to Measure Water Use
This is really neat, and was just unveiled at World Water Week in Stockholm during August of 2007. It is the Global Water Tool, a free tool available for companies, organizations, or governmental agencies to measure water-use, both at the … Continue reading
Filed under technology
Water For Life – UN International Decade of Action (2005 – 2015)
The primary goal of the ‘Water for Life’ Decade is to promote efforts to fulfill international commitments made on water and water-related issues by 2015 – a decade of action. The UN has coordinated the International Decade for Action (2005 … Continue reading
Filed under international, united nations
