Tag Archives: economy
Greenwashing and Water Advertisements: EnviroMedia Greenwashing Index
Have you ever seen an advertisement for a product claiming to be environmentally sustainable? Has an advertisement like the one below (by Nestle) ever convinced you that a product is good for the environment? Above Photo Courtesy: EnviroMedia Greenwashing Index … Continue reading
Filed under drinking water, drought, economy, outreach, photos
Global Water Index – Investments for Privatized Water
You may have heard the phrase S&P 500 floating around, background noise as you listen to the news. But if you are a person with even an inkling of interest in the stock market, you will know the S&P 500 … Continue reading
Filed under economy, international, investments, water privitization, water trade
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
Israel’s Stance and Expanding Water-Technology Markets
If you pay attention to international water issues, you will soon realize the small country of Israel is slowly attempting to make a name for itself in the field of water technology. In fact, Israel recently hosted an international water … Continue reading
Filed under international, technology, water trade
