In the small tourist town of Bundanoon, Australia, residents
unanimously voted to halt sales of bottled water. In doing so they
have set an international precedent. The actions of the Bundanoon
community have stimulated a heated debate about the the environmental
damage and ethical concerns that revolve around the bottled water
industry. There has been a push on both a local and national level in
the U.S. to reduce consumption of bottled water in light of apparent
energy consumption and waste that results from the manufacturing and
transportation needs of the bottled water industry. Now, the actions a
a small, quaint town southwest of Sydney are bolstering the efforts
made elsewhere. Read more…
We are in a drought in the west, and just this month water restrictions have been enforced in Southern California limiting shower time and sprinkler use. The area has faced such issues before, and the old slogans and suggestions such as “if its yellow, leave it mellow” or “shower with a friend” are now returning accompanied by some new solutions. After a federal government issued 7% cut in water delivery to Southern California farmers and residents, some Californians have decided to become outlaws and guerillas. Read more…
There is a growing rebellion that has taken root in the fertile lands of Punjab, India. Known as India’s breadbasket, this region is the country’s main agricultural center, and it is an area responsible for feeding the majority of this developing nation’s booming population. Now it is also a territory fertile with changing perceptions critical of the traditional farming practices that have been in place since their origins during the “Green Revolution” of the 1960’s and 70’s. Read more…
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Zamalek, a lush island in the Nile, is a neighborhood of Cairo that thrives from tourism and trade. However, its’ prosperity is deeply contrasted by the impoverished areas that surround it. Only a small distance away lies an expansive slum called Manshiyet Nasser, which is characterized by overpopulated, narrow streets and poor housing. Tens of thousands of people struggle to survive here amongst the trash that flows from Zamalek. Yet, ironically, this impoverished city has become defined by the environmental action its’ community members have taken to survive. Read more…
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