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Stimulus cash to boost $400 billion water market

Posted by teddyRIO 3 days ago in Planning and Management from http://www.reuters.com

Economic stimulus cash flowing into the water sector will make this nascent $400 billion market an attractive alternative to traditional equity markets, a panel of water market experts said on Wednesday.

Water shortages are on the rise, stemming from soaring demand, growing populations and rising living standards, and compounded by climate change.

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Nairobi water stolen for farms

Posted by babyaqua 2 days ago in Planning and Management from http://news.bbc.co.uk

Authorities in Kenya's capital say they have unearthed a syndicate stealing the city's water to irrigate farms. ... read more >>

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New Device Lets Plants Talk (I’m thirsty!)

Posted by kevinthemann 3 days ago in Miscellaneous from http://waterwiseconsulting.wordpress.com

Here’s an excerpt from an article in the online journal IEEE Spectrum about using technology to save water AND energy in agricultural irrigation. Will our houseplants be Tweeting next?

New Device Lets Plants Talk. Smart sensors let crops text-message growers for more water. ... read more >>

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The New Oil and AquaPedia

Posted by aquadoc 9 hours ago in Planning and Management from http://www.boston.com

Tufts engineering professor Shafiqul Islam teaches water diplomacy and has created a website, AquaPedia, that aims to get people -- not just politicians -- involved in the debate. ... read more >>

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The Future of Water Resources Adaptive Management: Challenges and Overcoming Them

Posted by Waterlover 15 hours ago in Planning and Management from http://www.umces.edu

Adaptive management is being increasingly embraced in water resource activities, not only in aquatic ecosystem restoration, but also in the operation of water resources infrastructure. The inherently complex and integrative nature of aquatic ecosystems presents a challenge to their management that requires a flexible and responsive approach. Uncertainty is a steadfast companion of aquatic managem ... read more >>

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Oregon Opens the Tap Wider for Recycling Gray Water as Demand Grows

Posted by aquadoc 19 hours ago in Planning and Management from http://www.oregonlive.com

Oregonians have long recycled bottles, paper and cans. But now water? Yes, the estimated 40 gallons a day per person that drains from the shower, kitchen sink, washing machine. It is known as gray water, and all of it could water the lawn, the vegetable garden -- or go into the toilet tank for a "free" flush. ... read more >>

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Clean, Sexy Water

Posted by aquadoc 20 hours ago in Miscellaneous from http://www.nytimes.com

NYT columnist Nick Kristof profiles former nighclub promoter Scott Harrison, founder of charity:water. So many people in poor countries desperately need assistance. So many people in rich countries would like to help but fear their donations would line the pocket of a corrupt official or be lost in an aid bureaucracy. The result is a short circuit, leaving both sides unfulfilled. That’s where Sco ... read more >>

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Growing Food in a Desert City Using Rainwater and Urban Runoff

Posted by kevinthemann 1 day 4 hours ago in Miscellaneous from http://www.alternet.org

How one farmer learned to harvest runoff from rooftops, yards, parking lots and a city street to farm in Tucson.

This is one of my favorite water-harvesting stories. It comes from one of my mentors, Russ Buhrow, and has inspired me in much of my work. It is amazing what Russ produced with stormwater, something too many people consider to be a waste or a liability, but as Russ shows, is actual ... read more >>

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