A Long Time Coming: Coastal Access for Bolivia

South America, water projects

A Long Time Coming: Coastal Access for Bolivia

3 Comments 04 April 2011

 The War of the Pacific between Bolivia and Peru in the late 19th century led to major geopolitical, diplomatic, and economic restructuring that still negatively affects the region today. In the early 1880s, Chile annexed the Peruvian province of Tarapacá and the Bolivian province of Litoral, both substantially mineral-rich territories. Bolivia was stripped of coastal access [...]

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BP oil, overview & the latest updates

Water Survey, a matter of water

BP oil, overview & the latest updates

No Comments 02 October 2010

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.

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Rafting

water & sport, water culture

Rafting

No Comments 01 October 2010

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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Greenpeace activists take over

USA, water projects

Greenpeace activists take over

No Comments 30 September 2010

On September 21st Greenpeace activists climbed up the humongous anchor chain of the giant ship operated by Chevron. They literally climbed up the giant anchor chain and suspended themselves in a tent to it with signs that could read “Go beyond oil”. There courageous action is impeding the anchor from being pulled and there it is preventing the ship from going to the drilling site.

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Dry Water

the science of water, water science

Dry Water

No Comments 29 September 2010

It sounds unbelievable and ironic but there is such thing as dry water! This innovative substance was discovered in 1968 mostly for its potential in the cosmetics world. In 2006, scholars from the University of Hull decided to restudy its structure and properties. His discovery is fundamental insofar it means that dry water could absorb large quantities of power plant emissions, by blocking the greenhouse gases.

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Nursery water

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Nursery water

No Comments 28 September 2010

Twenty years ago, a doctor was concerned about the quality of municipal water especially when used for young children and babies. In 1948, Doctor Herman Bundesen, director of the Chicago Health department, created Nursery, a special brand for purified water processed targeted for babies and toddlers. Today, after 60 years, Nursery continues to produce and provide distilled water for children all over the United States.

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The story of bottled water – Episode 8

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The story of bottled water – Episode 8

No Comments 27 September 2010

Years? Days? Perhaps weeks? Perhaps the amount of time you need to drive to Canada and come back? Perhaps I am completely going insane…! Nothing has changed since the last time we spoke. I am still sitting in the back store of the superstore, with Miss Evian who is getting more and more winy as time goes by. Of course, I had to tell Miss Evian the truth, an aggressive group of Bamboo bottles took over the supermarket. YES! THEY HAVE REPLACED US! THEY HAVE REPLACED PLASTIC BOTTLED WATER!!

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Natural Swimming pools

Water Survey, that magic eighty

Natural Swimming pools

No Comments 26 September 2010

All of you who own a swimming pool know how much of a hustle it is to keep it perfectly clean. The wind quickly becomes a tricky enemy that repeatedly blows leaves, branches and small plants unto the surface of your perfectly clean swimming pool. How would you feel about having your own natural pool, a swimming pool with no chlorine, crystal clean water. Natural swimming pools are the latest eco-friendly green trend.

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Water in the movies

water & art, water culture

Water in the movies

No Comments 24 September 2010

The Bible, grants a powerful mythological signification to water, if we think of the baptism of Jesus or when he walks on water. Water is a vital element that nourishes all living beings on the face of earth. For this reason its meaning has been explored, analyzed and interpreted by many authors, artists and moviemakers over the course of history. This post presents you with a comprehensive list of movies where water plays a central role.

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African Water Facility (AWF)

africa, water projects

African Water Facility (AWF)

No Comments 23 September 2010

Africa is the second driest continent on earth after Australia. Water scarcity is caused by a variety of problems draughts, water pollution, and limited water sources. With agriculture becoming endangered and sanitation problems causing mortal diseases.The African Water Facility (AWF) is an organization launched in collaboration with the African Development Bank (AFDB) that finances and promotes sustainability projects to render water accessible to local population and therefore ameliorate their living conditions.

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