This article and the discussion on the technology associated with the world’s large-scale ocean cleanup is very fascinating. Read on.
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Indonesia – Earthquake/Tsunami
This article summarizing the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia is chilling. The before and after pictures of how the natural disaster just wiped out an entire segment of the region is just chilling. My thoughts with the indonesians, in these tough times. Read on.
Philanthropy in Water World
Here is an interesting articles on the issues related to water charity based on an interview with Scott Harrison. Read on. Photo Credit: @ripato
Aging Infrastructure
Is a key issue hurting water world. Here is a report from NPR on this same topic. Read on. Photo Credit: @samuelzeller
Charity: Water
This is a fascinating story of how a water charity organization came about. I am looking forward to the book “Thirst”. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, Scott. You are indeed a path breaker. Read on. You can order your book here: Amazon. Photo Credit: The Crown Publishing Group
Toilets For All
There isn’t much argument against the reason why everyone in this world should have safe and easy access to toilets. This initiative by the world health organization is worth mentioning. Did you know that most communicable diseases such as cholera, typhoid, polio, diahrrea, dysentry all spread because of dirty water, standing water, and untreated sewage?Continue reading “Toilets For All”
Non-Tropical Storm Rosa
Tracking this storm and how it is about to bring a whole lot of moisture to the Southwestern US states of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. Stay safe people. Read on.
Hydropower in Cameroon
Here is a sustainable and renewable way of providing electricity to about 30% of Cameroonians. The hydropower project is developed on the Sanaga River, a huge source of water supply in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is one of the projects supported by the World Bank. Practical solutions for real problems. Watch it. Here is another websiteContinue reading “Hydropower in Cameroon”
Indian Water Problems
Day Zero for water resources is imminent in Indian cities? Well, if we don’t act on the issues, it may very well be. This is the most comprehensive article I have read on the water issues plaguing at least two of the major cities in India. A very good read on a very important issue.
Waste Here.. Waste There
Yet another story of solid waste in the drainage system from Sierra Leone.. seems like the theme of the day for this amazing Friday. Read on.