Over 1 billion people worldwide, or 1 in 8 people, do not have access to clean drinking water. In Africa, many people have to drink dirty, polluted water that contributes to thousands of child deaths per day from water-borne diseases. While most people in developed nations take clean water for granted from taps, in places like Africa people have to deal with the health crisis of not having reliable access to safe water.
Presentation made to the French-Australian Forum on Water and Land Management "Food and water security shaping land-use futures" on CPWF 10-year achievements with a focus on the Ganges and Mekong basins.
Our planet is 75% covered by water, but 97.5% of that water is saltwater. We only have 2.5% of freshwater to drink. Yet, on a daily basis, we use 10 billion tons of freshwater worldwide.
Water is without a doubt the most important resource we have. Our bodies consist of at least 60% of water. Humans also consume about two liters of water each day, through drinking and eating. We need water to grow food. It is safe to say that water is the most essential human need. It is critical for development, growth, and resilience.
Presentation made to the French-Australian Forum on Water and Land Management "Food and water security shaping land-use futures" on CPWF 10-year achievements with a focus on the Ganges and Mekong basins.
Our planet is 75% covered by water, but 97.5% of that water is saltwater. We only have 2.5% of freshwater to drink. Yet, on a daily basis, we use 10 billion tons of freshwater worldwide.
Water is without a doubt the most important resource we have. Our bodies consist of at least 60% of water. Humans also consume about two liters of water each day, through drinking and eating. We need water to grow food. It is safe to say that water is the most essential human need. It is critical for development, growth, and resilience.
In this UN year of water cooperation, it is important to examine what are some of the water issues humanity is facing and how important human cooperation is for dealing with these problems. This presentation has been created in particular for a drama education project 'The Water Reckoning'.
(See notes below) Four hundred years ago, the Chesapeake Bay that the English colonists found here was lined with huge oyster reefs that grew up from the bottom in waters both deep and shallow. Those reefs provided the base for much of the life in the Bay and its rivers, from worms and barnacles through mud crabs and tiny fish to big blue crabs and predators like sheepshead, drum, and rockfish (striped bass).
The oyster reefs weren’t as “pretty” (to us humans) as the coral reefs further south, but in terms of ecosystem richness, they were just as important. One key to their strength was their three-dimensional structure, which successive generations built gradually on the shells of their predecessors over several thousands of years. The structures placed the oysters up in the water column, away from gill-choking bottom sediments, where dissolved oxygen was plentiful and currents brought food in the form of algae cells seeking sunlight.
This PowerPoint presentation, developed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Fisheries Program Director Bill Goldsborough, tells the story of those reefs and what has happened to them over the past four hundred years. It is not a pretty story, but it offers a hopeful conclusion, as we learn more each year about how to restore these essential elements in the Chesapeake ecosystem.
Anglers have as much to gain as anyone in restoring the Chesapeake’s oysters. The presentation closes with suggestions for how to get involved in oyster restoration, and how to incorporate the restoration reefs into your 2015 angling season.
To participate in CBF’s oyster restoration programs in Virginia and Maryland, visit http://www.cbf.org/oysters.
(See notes below) Four hundred years ago, the Chesapeake Bay that the English colonists found here was lined with huge oyster reefs that grew up from the bottom in waters both deep and shallow. Those reefs provided the base for much of the life in the Bay and its rivers, from worms and barnacles through mud crabs and tiny fish to big blue crabs and predators like sheepshead, drum, and rockfish (striped bass).
The oyster reefs weren’t as “pretty” (to us humans) as the coral reefs further south, but in terms of ecosystem richness, they were just as important. One key to their strength was their three-dimensional structure, which successive generations built gradually on the shells of their predecessors over several thousands of years. The structures placed the oysters up in the water column, away from gill-choking bottom sediments, where dissolved oxygen was plentiful and currents brought food in the form of algae cells seeking sunlight.
This PowerPoint presentation, developed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Fisheries Program Director Bill Goldsborough, tells the story of those reefs and what has happened to them over the past four hundred years. It is not a pretty story, but it offers a hopeful conclusion, as we learn more each year about how to restore these essential elements in the Chesapeake ecosystem.
Anglers have as much to gain as anyone in restoring the Chesapeake’s oysters. The presentation closes with suggestions for how to get involved in oyster restoration, and how to incorporate the restoration reefs into your 2015 angling season.
To participate in CBF’s oyster restoration programs in Virginia and Maryland, visit http://www.cbf.org/oysters.
The following slide is based on a full paper with the same title which has been sent to the 39th Conference of Indonesia Petroleum Association, 20-22 May 2015. The talk was given on Thu 21 May 2015 at Jakarta Convention Center. The full paper was uploaded at ResearchGate http://goo.gl/pcq3YW.
Abstract
Water crisis in dry season in Indonesia remains un-solved. Oil and gas producing areas, for instance: Pekanbaru and Balikpapan, are also prone to this problem. On the other side, produced-water has been significantly pumped over the years in the oil wells. These un-wanted fluids must be re-injected to sub-surface following Ministry of Environment law.
This paper discusses the use of produced water to support low level water in the reservoirs and groundwater wells in a worst water crisis scenario. A literature review using Google Scholar and Scopus database were conducted based on the existing condition on the produced-water and available water treatment technologies.
Desalination technology has been developed rapidly in the last 10 years. It can transform, to some extent, highly saline water to potable water (TDS < 600 ppm), with the maximum cost of USD 2/m3 (lower at many cases). Although RO is able to remove most of organic compounds, but reusing produced water directly as potable water must be carefully evaluated for each site. A set of pre and post treatment is still needed to control the quality of the treated water. However using produced water as “last resort” for non-drinking water source is possible, as a complementary water source in averagely three to four months of drought. This would be the challenge for the geologists and environmental engineers.
In this UN year of water cooperation, it is important to examine what are some of the water issues humanity is facing and how important human cooperation is for dealing with these problems. This presentation has been created in particular for a drama education project 'The Water Reckoning'.
(See notes below) Four hundred years ago, the Chesapeake Bay that the English colonists found here was lined with huge oyster reefs that grew up from the bottom in waters both deep and shallow. Those reefs provided the base for much of the life in the Bay and its rivers, from worms and barnacles through mud crabs and tiny fish to big blue crabs and predators like sheepshead, drum, and rockfish (striped bass).
The oyster reefs weren’t as “pretty” (to us humans) as the coral reefs further south, but in terms of ecosystem richness, they were just as important. One key to their strength was their three-dimensional structure, which successive generations built gradually on the shells of their predecessors over several thousands of years. The structures placed the oysters up in the water column, away from gill-choking bottom sediments, where dissolved oxygen was plentiful and currents brought food in the form of algae cells seeking sunlight.
This PowerPoint presentation, developed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Fisheries Program Director Bill Goldsborough, tells the story of those reefs and what has happened to them over the past four hundred years. It is not a pretty story, but it offers a hopeful conclusion, as we learn more each year about how to restore these essential elements in the Chesapeake ecosystem.
Anglers have as much to gain as anyone in restoring the Chesapeake’s oysters. The presentation closes with suggestions for how to get involved in oyster restoration, and how to incorporate the restoration reefs into your 2015 angling season.
To participate in CBF’s oyster restoration programs in Virginia and Maryland, visit http://www.cbf.org/oysters.
(See notes below) Four hundred years ago, the Chesapeake Bay that the English colonists found here was lined with huge oyster reefs that grew up from the bottom in waters both deep and shallow. Those reefs provided the base for much of the life in the Bay and its rivers, from worms and barnacles through mud crabs and tiny fish to big blue crabs and predators like sheepshead, drum, and rockfish (striped bass).
The oyster reefs weren’t as “pretty” (to us humans) as the coral reefs further south, but in terms of ecosystem richness, they were just as important. One key to their strength was their three-dimensional structure, which successive generations built gradually on the shells of their predecessors over several thousands of years. The structures placed the oysters up in the water column, away from gill-choking bottom sediments, where dissolved oxygen was plentiful and currents brought food in the form of algae cells seeking sunlight.
This PowerPoint presentation, developed by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Fisheries Program Director Bill Goldsborough, tells the story of those reefs and what has happened to them over the past four hundred years. It is not a pretty story, but it offers a hopeful conclusion, as we learn more each year about how to restore these essential elements in the Chesapeake ecosystem.
Anglers have as much to gain as anyone in restoring the Chesapeake’s oysters. The presentation closes with suggestions for how to get involved in oyster restoration, and how to incorporate the restoration reefs into your 2015 angling season.
To participate in CBF’s oyster restoration programs in Virginia and Maryland, visit http://www.cbf.org/oysters.
The following slide is based on a full paper with the same title which has been sent to the 39th Conference of Indonesia Petroleum Association, 20-22 May 2015. The talk was given on Thu 21 May 2015 at Jakarta Convention Center. The full paper was uploaded at ResearchGate http://goo.gl/pcq3YW.
Abstract
Water crisis in dry season in Indonesia remains un-solved. Oil and gas producing areas, for instance: Pekanbaru and Balikpapan, are also prone to this problem. On the other side, produced-water has been significantly pumped over the years in the oil wells. These un-wanted fluids must be re-injected to sub-surface following Ministry of Environment law.
This paper discusses the use of produced water to support low level water in the reservoirs and groundwater wells in a worst water crisis scenario. A literature review using Google Scholar and Scopus database were conducted based on the existing condition on the produced-water and available water treatment technologies.
Desalination technology has been developed rapidly in the last 10 years. It can transform, to some extent, highly saline water to potable water (TDS < 600 ppm), with the maximum cost of USD 2/m3 (lower at many cases). Although RO is able to remove most of organic compounds, but reusing produced water directly as potable water must be carefully evaluated for each site. A set of pre and post treatment is still needed to control the quality of the treated water. However using produced water as “last resort” for non-drinking water source is possible, as a complementary water source in averagely three to four months of drought. This would be the challenge for the geologists and environmental engineers.
Water is Life or Tó éí ííńá át’é in the Diné language. This presentation showcases global awareness and love of the liquid elixir of life. Featured is the crowdsourced gallery of photos and posters for water-focused celebrations, including World Water Day. You are welcome to adapt and reuse with the attribution-sharealike license. We welcome your interaction -- comments, questions, suggestions, shares, clips, favorites, likes and hearts.
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http://www.flickr.com/groups/worldwater
Responsible Travel Week, February 13-19 #rtweek17ron mader
Fall in love with responsible travel February 13-19 as Planeta.com hosts our ninth annual Responsible Travel Week, a celebration that kicks off 2017 in fine style. Join us online and create local events. This presentation features artwork, posters and screenshots. You are welcome to adapt and reuse with the attribution-sharealike license. We welcome your interaction -- comments, questions, suggestions, shares, clips, favorites, likes and hearts.
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Slideshare http://www.slideshare.net/planeta/rtweek2017
Wiki http://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtweek2017
Google Docs https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lNKbFg7bNarXWKgu_z_W_Msx_WEpe7fyKm8QsuoIJUU/edit
Development Workshop Angola received a high-level mission from WaterAid during the week of 20th to 25th of May 2013 to consolidate a partnership program between the two organisations to work in Angola. The WaterAid team was lead by Timeyin Uwejamomere WA's Urban Technical Support Manager from London and Rosaria Mabica WA's Country Program Director from Mozambique.
Taps and Toilets: How Greater Access Can Radically Improve Africa’s FutureEric Firnhaber
The International Futures modeling system is used to explore the impact of sanitation and clean water on development in Africa through improvements in access to them. The paper explores a Base Case and alternate scenarios that reflect, respectively, enhanced rates of access and stagnating rates of access. Impacts on development are measured through infant mortality, communicable diseases, GDP, and state fragility. The analysis includes a preliminary cost-benefit analysis.
Water is a necessary element for sustainable development.
It serves a crucial link between the environment and society and the heart the heart of adaptation to climate change.
Water is critical for human survival, healthy ecosystem, food production, energy production, and socio-economic development. Increasing population, limited water resources, and our dependence on water has given rise to global water quality challenges.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2. Water in Africa
To little people don’t know about water crisis
For most of us instant access to water is normal
1 billion people don’t have the access to clean
water like most of us
One billion people don’t have access to clean
water that’s 1 in 8 people on the plant
3. please take a few minutes to watch
this video on how hard it really is to
get clean water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCHhwxv
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4. Water pollution facts
• Water pollution affects every continent and
affects 4 out of every 10 people
• 20% of clean water is lost due to leaks
• Polluted water is the main cause of children
death killing 4,500 child deaths per day
5. The crisis
• 780 million people do not have access to clean
drinking water. That is equivalent to the entire
population of the United States, Canada,
Australia Italy France and Mexico
• Half of the hospital beds in the world are
occupied by patients suffering from diseases
associated with lack of access to safe drinking
water
6. The difference between our clean
drinking water and the dirty water that
most African people drink