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Oasis at Risk: Oman’s Ancient Water Channels Are Drying Up

December 15, 2020June 2, 2015 by Fred Pearce

Since pre-Islamic times, Oman’s water systems known as aflaj have brought water from the mountains and made the desert bloom.

Categories Act: Inspiration, Environment Tags resilient water systems, Water Supplies Leave a comment

How do we make our water supply sustainable?

December 15, 2020September 23, 2014 by Feidhlim Harty

Like many things in modern life, the vast majority of our current water and wastewater infrastructure is completely dependant upon fossil energy to keep the toilets flushed and the taps running.

Categories Act: Inspiration, Food & Water Tags resilient water systems, water footprint Leave a comment

Andy Lipkis, the man taking on LA’s water system

December 15, 2020February 3, 2014 by Rob Hopkins

The situation LA faces in relation to water is both stark and as clear an example of un-joined up thinking as you could hope to see.

Categories Act: Inspiration, Food & Water Tags California drought, community-public partnerships, resilient water systems, Transition movement, water conservation Leave a comment

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