Why millions in India are still without tap water
In some of India’s harshest landscapes, people are still struggling to get their daily supply of water.
Aqualonis: making water from fog
Here on the edge of the Sahara in South Western Morocco, the Anti-Atlas mountains receive less than 5.2 inches of rainfall a year, barely ten percent of the global average, which makes this one of the driest place in Morocco … Continued
The biggest permaculture project on Earth?
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
Song of the Thames
“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
Dealing with sewage in India
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:–
Pfumvudza – Transforming Zimbabwe
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
Plastic mattresses to hydroponics
See how plastic mattresses can become the basis for growing food in refugee camps.
Water shortage in the garden?
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
Water woes in India
See this BBC page. Are we doing all we can to save water? Rainwater should be captured in butts and tanks for garden use.
The fate of the Ganga
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)
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