Net Bits cont: conserving, chlorine, black water, pollution, fish, drought, development, conflict, water savings
June 13th, 2008
Kostigen contemplates about Virtual Water and the need to revise our efforts in conserving water. See also an earlier post on water footprint
Chlorinated water has been linked with birth defects such as heart problems, a cleft palate or major brain defects
Green Language - a new vocabulary: that tells you amongst other things what black water means.
Industrial pollution in Thailand: a small community fights for compensation for water pollution.
World fisheries crisis discussed: Where have all the fish gone?
Native Americans pray and thank for water in US water-starved Georgia.
Southeast Spain running out of water: illegal wells and blackmarket deals.
Lack of water impedes Africa’s development
More on the Palestine /Israeli conflict and water: Mideast peace may rely on joint cooperation between Palestinians and Israelis over water
Water shortages in Tajikistan strain farmers, men and women alike.
Water saving homes in the US in planning.
Explanation on why sea levels rise.
See also:
- Gender and Water Net Bits: gender equality, food crisis (November 12th, 2008)
- Vacancies in Gender and/or Water related sectors (November 12th, 2008)
- Netbits: water price, international water, marine life and organic farming, wastewater drink, vietnam farmers vs golf course, wateraid news, water = blue oil (November 3rd, 2008)
- Cybernews: UNreport & Water; groundwater treaty; mining, farming, industry and politics vs water, melbourne crisis (October 31st, 2008)
- Vacancies in the Gender and/or Water sector or similar (October 28th, 2008)

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