The cholera epidemic in Haiti has infected 4, 147 people and claimed the lives of 292 others according to the Pan American Health Organization. The cholera epidemic is a result of contaminants dumped into a major canal that supplies water to roughly 600,000 Haitians. The outbreak has exacerbated an already desperate situation in a country [...]
the science of water, water science
Water on the Moon
Evidence of water ice on the moon was confirmed by scientists last week. Estimates of water present in the cold recesses of the moon’s craters increased to 40 gallons from last year’s estimates of 26 gallons. Forty gallons of water in just one moon crater may implicate that other craters contain water as well. What could [...]
The Art of Aquascaping
The natural habitats of coral reefs and marine life are so beautiful that replicating them has become an art, a hobby, and even a competition. Aquascaping is the art of reconstructing a natural marine habitat with the strategic arrangement of plants, stones, and marine invertebrate in an aquarium. One might refer to aquascaping as underwater gardening.
Colombia And Waste Water Management
Colombia’s water and waste water management infrastructure are costing the lives of civilians every year. In Colombia, 2,300 deaths per year result from water, sanitation, and hygiene related issues. This number accounts for 70 percent of deaths attributable to environmental conditions within the country.
Water and Art: Work by Joyce Yamada
Water sustains human life and links it to all other living creatures. Water is the connective thread between humanity, plants, and mammals.
Surfs Up: Rip Curl 2010 Competition
The Dream Tour, hosted by The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), just stopped in Supertubos, Portugal and is off to Middles, Puerto Rico next week. The Dream Tour is a series of world-wide surfing competitions which began in April of this year at Bells Beach, Australia and will end on November 11th in the Caribbean.
history by water, water culture
Legends of Waterfalls in Latin America
Rushing waters crash against moss-grown rocks and droplets of water flow freely into a river or stream below. South America is home to several famous waterfalls that hold unique cultural legends within their depths. A few of these natural wonders have only been discovered within the last century.
a matter of water, water survey
BP oil, overview & the latest updates
On April 20th an explosion on a drilling rig of the oil company BP in the Gulf of Mexico was about to mark history as the worst accidental oil spill ever. The disaster brought the United States down on its knee and shed a dark shadow of President Obama’s government. As the months have passed by and the gushing well has been stopped, many journalists and media coverage centers seem to have forgotten about the most damaging oil spill accident in the history of the United States.
Rafting
Did you know that today’s one of the most adventurous water sports was a fundamental means of transportation not so long ago? Initially, wooden logs were used for cargo transportation to the most unreachable areas; while today rubber inflated rafts are used for recreational purposes. White water rafting trips have become the adventurous experience par excellence, from the rivers of West Virginia to North Carolina, it is a fun group activity for those who love water sports.
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The Nestle Corporation on Water Conservation
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Earth Water Global: Extracting Water From a Stone
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Save a Water Well Save Lives
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Water and Art: The Work of Monique Nerman
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The Politics of Water in Australia
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Lead Found in New York City Tap Water
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Repairing Wells in Africa When the Water Runs Dry
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The Starbucks Venti Plan for Saving Water
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Healing and Hydrotherapy
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Water and Art: The Work of Annika Connor
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