An environmental initiative of Mata Amritanandamayi Math
In many parts of India, such as Maharashtra, West Bengal and the Deccan Plateau, where the rain falls only in the monsoon season, the Paani Foundation and DRCSC have encouraged villages to create CCT’s (trenches along contours), terraced ponds and … Continued
“Singer and song collector Sam Lee traces a map in stories, folklore and song along England’s longest and most famous river, the Thames. Beginning at its underground source in the idyllic Gloucestershire countryside, Sam follows the Thames from a trickling … Continued
India uses more groundwater than almost any other country, and much of it becomes sewage. Here are some creative solutions: click on each picture to see the story:–
Practical Action have prepared a field report on a small scale solution delivering big results in areas where low rainfall, drought and cyclones have led to severe hardship. Pfumvudza (“New Season”) is a special method of agriculture that enables a … Continued
See how plastic mattresses can become the basis for growing food in refugee camps.
Wise words from Garden Organic Even if you don’t remember the drought of 1976, you are probably aware of the current water shortages across England. With the forecast due for a dry July, here below are some tips for the … Continued
See this BBC page. Are we doing all we can to save water? Rainwater should be captured in butts and tanks for garden use.
India’s dying mother The BBC investigates the pollution of the River Ganga (Ganges) and how to clean it up. cp. Amma donates 100 Crore for ‘Namami Gange’ cleaning Ganga project (providing toilets for villages surrounding the River Ganga)
“It’s possible to rehabilitate large-scale damaged ecosystems.” Environmental film maker John D. Liu documents large-scale ecosystem restoration projects in China, Africa, South America and the Middle East, highlighting the enormous benefits for people and planet of undertaking these efforts globally.
A million properties across England could in future be heated by water from rivers, canals and the sea, the government says.The Department for Energy calculates this is the potential of a technology known as the water source heat pump.This relies … Continued
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