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Water Management
AquaWISE - A decision support tool for greywater treatment solutions
Posted on 02 Sep, 2024 03:34 PMWhy should we care about greywater treatment in schools?
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Finding scalable and financially viable water solutions
Posted on 02 Sep, 2024 09:58 AMWicked problems need congruent efforts by multiple stakeholders from multiple disciplines and approaches. The water crisis in India is evident and expected to grow with the increasing population and limited available resources. For many years, water, being a public good, was managed and governed by the active participation of government, academia, and NGOs.
![Finding scalable and sustainable water solutions (Image Source: José Manuel Suárez via Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-09/Water_drop_001.jpg?itok=A3SrCSPf)
Wastewater discharge v/s reuse: Understanding standards and impact on water resources
Posted on 28 Aug, 2024 07:54 AMContrary to popular belief, the technology to treat sewage and to convert it to potable quality has existed for about 60 years now. Windhoek, (the capital of Namibia) has been treating wastewater and using it for potable purposes since 1968.
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Agrivoltaics set to gain a fresh boost in India
Posted on 24 Aug, 2024 02:55 AMAgrivoltaics set to pick up in India due to tech and design innovations
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Youth power: Rescuing villages from the thirst
Posted on 18 Aug, 2024 09:09 PMIn the heart of Marathwada region, Maharashtra, where the sun beats down mercilessly and rain is a fickle friend, lie ten villages nestled along the banks of the Bobhati River. These villages, part of the Kaij block in Beed district, are home to communities that have struggled for generations against the harsh realities of drought.
Floating solar plan for Jayakwadi Dam under NGT fire
Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 11:50 AMSolar power project faces environmental backlash
![View of the Jayakwadi dam taken from the causeway (Image: Shankar S, CC BY 2.0)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-08/jayakwadi%20dam.jpg?itok=qUQhrwaR)
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Posted on 01 Aug, 2024 03:12 PMHerbicides have become a double-edged sword for Indian farmers. On one hand, they have been a lifesaver, making it easier to control pesky weeds that steal nutrients and water from crops.
![Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/2024-08/paddy-4037696_1280.jpg?itok=CVkqzWHf)
Leveraging technology to address water scarcity
Posted on 27 Jul, 2024 05:27 PMIndia is one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, with 18% of the global population and only 4% of its water resources.
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How caste, credit, and crops shape microirrigation in semi-arid India
Posted on 23 Jul, 2024 09:26 AMWater scarcity is a significant global issue, particularly affecting arid and semi-arid regions. Climate change is expected to alter rainfall patterns and increase temperatures, threatening crop production and water resources.
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No scientific evidence linking Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution
Posted on 18 Jul, 2024 04:33 PMNo scientific evidence links Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution, says NGT member
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