Tag archive for "water pollution"

African Water Facility (AWF)

africa, water projects

African Water Facility (AWF)

No Comments 23 September 2010

Africa is the second driest continent on earth after Australia. Water scarcity is caused by a variety of problems draughts, water pollution, and limited water sources. With agriculture becoming endangered and sanitation problems causing mortal diseases.The African Water Facility (AWF) is an organization launched in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AFDB) that finances and promotes sustainability projects to render water accessible to local population and therefore ameliorate their living conditions.

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PUB Singapore

asia, water projects

PUB Singapore

1 Comment 09 September 2010

Thanks to the hard work of this agency, Singapore’s tap water respects the World Health Organization drinking water guidelines and is safe for drinking without the need of any further treatments or filtration. PUB has water conservation at heart and they have come up with interactive and innovative ways to engage with children in order to familiarize them with water issues.

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National Water Footprint

Water Survey, water footprint

National Water Footprint

No Comments 06 September 2010

Wealthy countries like the United States or Australia are now facing threats such as water scarcity, draughts or water pollution. While mass media are advertising the importance of water conservation and encouraging an eco-green habit even when it comes to the daily house chores; most of us haven’t realized that producing things such as paper or clothes also uses a tremendous quantity of water.

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Aquaponics: a smart innovation

the science of water, water science

Aquaponics: a smart innovation

No Comments 01 September 2010

Many of our previous posts remind you of the importance of environment conservation and the need to limit water pollution considering that it has severe consequences on a variety of ecosystems and on the humankind. The stability and conservation of water is directly dependent on the survival of entire ecosystems. Aquaponics, an innovative style of gardening, is an interesting example of the interdependence between the survival of plants and sea creatures such as fish.

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Brian Skerry

water & art, water culture

Brian Skerry

No Comments 27 August 2010

When looking at the ocean, most of us feel a sentiment of fascination mixed with a glimpse of fear and reverence due to the infinite dimension of a mysterious aquatic world with strange looking creatures. Brian Skerry knows the bottom of the sea better than anyone else he surely isn’t afraid to stand next to a gigantic blue whale while working his magic behind the lenses of a camera.

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Gulf of Mexico: local initiatives

South America, water projects

Gulf of Mexico: local initiatives

No Comments 22 July 2010

The BP oil disaster has stirred the entire world, many are angered, and others are disgusted or simply enraged. The reactions vary depending on the context and the identity of the individual. Yet, what appears to be the common opinion of the masses is that something needs to be done right away.This situation of crisis has united people from Ecuador to Louisiana that have decided to force alliances against global oil spills.

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Water footprint: a corporate strategy

Water Survey, water footprint

Water footprint: a corporate strategy

No Comments 19 July 2010

Now that you have read our useful tips on how to reduce the water footprint of your daily consumptions this post offers a series of tips and useful advice for corporations and firms of all size to conserve water and lower their water footprint. Corporate social responsibility in order to preserve water adds equity to a company’s identity but most importantly enables to diminish their expenses.

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