The Looming Water Crisis: Part 2 – Simple Solutions
Last week, we had chronicled on the causes and effects of the water crisis that is hanging over our heads. Now, let us look at possible solutions, that can save us from this disaster. These solutions are neither complicated nor expensive. Simple hacks to make life better on this planet. How simple solutions can save our most precious resource […]
The Looming Water Crisis: Part 1 – Causes and Effects
The world is facing a water crisis, and it is predicted that by 2040, the demand for freshwater will exceed the supply by 40%. This situation is a cause for concern, as water is a fundamental resource that is necessary for human survival, as well as for the health of the planet. The looming water […]
Water Saviours | Amla Ruia of Aakar Charitable Trust
Water management is vital for sustainable development in rural areas, especially in countries like India where many depend on agriculture. Poor water management directly affects water scarcity, reduced productivity, soil degradation, and pollution, affecting rural communities’ economy and environment. Effective water management is essential, especially in times of natural disasters like droughts, floods, and water […]
Doulton EcoTales | JalaPoshan | Making a Difference to Jakkur Lake
Doulton Water Filters have a legacy. We have designed our filters to be sustainable. They help save water and electricity. Our ceramic candles are made of naturally occurring mineral clays. In line with our thinking and philosophy, we support, encourage and showcase great deeds of water conservation and environment friendly initiatives by different individuals and organizations. About […]
Water Saviours | Vishwanath Srikantaiah, the Rain Man of Bengaluru
Bengaluru, also known as India’s Silicon Valley, is facing a severe water crisis. The rapid pace of urbanization and population growth, combined with poor planning and mismanagement of water resources, has resulted in a scarcity of potable water in the city. The situation has further deteriorated by changes in rainfall patterns and increasing instances of […]
Why clean and safe drinking water is still a struggle in Indian cities
Clean and safe drinking water, which we consider as a basic right, is still a dream for millions in our country? Why, you may ask. Reasons are many. Majority of the sewage that India generates is not treated. Untreated sewage is disposed of into rivers polluting them in a big way. Apart from untreated sewage, […]
Water Security and how India fares
Heard about water security? International agencies as well as national governments are joining hands to improve water security across different regions in the world. So, that brings us to the question, what is Water Security? What is Water Security? Water security is the basic goal of water policy and water management. As per definition, Water security […]
Water Positive – what does it mean and how can it be achieved?
Been hearing of the term Water positive a lot lately? Recently, when Microsoft announced that they intended to become a water-positive company by 2030, there were two types of reactions to the news. The first was that it was a bold ambition. That came from people who knew what the term meant and all the various challenges […]
Safe drinking water: An unlikely antidote for malnutrition
Safe drinking water is actually a luxury across the world, a fact that many of us are not aware. As per WHO, at least 2 billion people use a drinking water source that is contaminated. An estimated 74% of the global population uses a safely managed drinking water service. As per the same report, in 2019, only […]
The What and How of Water Footprints and why it is Critical
We always talk about carbon emissions and carbon footprints. If facts are to be believed, many countries across the world have taken affirmative actions to reduce individual carbon footprints. Along the same lines, the world has started taking note of water footprint. What is a Water Footprint? Let’s take a simple example of a cup of […]