Tag archive for "Australia"

African Water Facility (AWF)

africa, water projects

African Water Facility (AWF)

1 Comment 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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National Water Footprint

water footprint, water survey

National Water Footprint

No Comments 06 September 2010

Wealthy countries like the United States or Australia are now facing threats such as water scarcity, draughts or water pollution. While mass media are advertising the importance of water conservation and encouraging an eco-green habit even when it comes to the daily house chores; most of us haven’t realized that producing things such as paper or clothes also uses a tremendous quantity of water.

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Aquaponics: a smart innovation

the science of water, water science

Aquaponics: a smart innovation

No Comments 01 September 2010

Many of our previous posts remind you of the importance of environment conservation and the need to limit water pollution considering that it has severe consequences on a variety of ecosystems and on the humankind. The stability and conservation of water is directly dependent on the survival of entire ecosystems. Aquaponics, an innovative style of gardening, is an interesting example of the interdependence between the survival of plants and sea creatures such as fish.

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Sailing

water & sport, water culture

Sailing

134 Comments 20 August 2010

Sailing can simply be defined as a ship using the force of the wind to glide on water. What use to be a sport of the upper class society has now become a leisure activity that is also accessible to water lovers who want to enjoy an adventurous experience. Sailing camps are spread all over the country, and this sport seems to be gaining popularity amongst the youngest ocean lovers.

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A National Water Initiative in Australia

oceania, water projects

A National Water Initiative in Australia

No Comments 19 August 2010

Australia is a gorgeous country with one the world’s nicest beaches and breath-taking wild life sceneries. Yet, with weather changes and global warming, the world water crisis has hit a severe point in Australia’s largest cities. With a lacking contribution from Mother Nature’s rainfall, the local citizens were faced with serious water restrictions. In 2004, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) signed a new policy in order to improve water management, called the National Water Initiative (NWI).

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