India released the third draft of its National Water Policy after the first two attempts in January and May met with protests from the states. The latest draft is meant as an umbrella statement …
Water Rich vs Water Poor
The difference in lifestyles between the water rich and the water poor can be astounding. This infographic from Seametrics highlights several differences. For instance, a one-liter bottle of water …
Water Equity in Tourism
A report from Tourism Concern shows a disproportionate use of water by tourists in the developing world. The difference between daily water use by locals and that by tourists can be as much as 3100 …
New Delhi Denied Water by Neighboring State
Last week, New Delhi and other major cities faced water shortages when they were denied water by a neighboring state. New Delhi purchases water from nearby states, but Haryana cut off the water …
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Water, the New Petrol
Water, the New Petrol is a web site which aims to raise awareness of the current state of water issues in the world and the problems related to it. On Tuesday, the U.S. State Department announced that …
Agriculture Uses 92% of the World's Drinking Water
A new study shows that agriculture consumes 92% of the world's fresh water used each year. Arjen Hoekstra and Mesfin Mekonnen of the University of Twente in Enschede in the Netherlands divided the …
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